1948 Map of Fountain

About this map

Fountain serves as the central hub of this post-war landscape, situated where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Western and Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads run parallel along the eastern bank of Fountain Creek. The map documents a period of significant military and agricultural coordination in El Paso County. Large-scale water management is evident through the presence of the Chandler Canal No 30 and Chilcott Canal, which divert water to support the surrounding ranchlands. To the west, the Camp Carson Military Reservation boundary indicates the substantial federal footprint in the region. Educational and community foundations are well-represented by the Fountain Valley School and Fairview Cemetery, providing researchers with specific touchpoints for local mid-century genealogy. The intricate network of smaller waterways like Little Fountain Creek and Rock Creek underscores the complex drainage patterns of the high plains terrain.