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1950 Map of Fountain

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Fountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The town of Fountain serves as the central hub of this 1950 survey, positioned where the high plains meet the intricate irrigation systems of the Fountain Creek valley. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water management, including the Chilcott Canal, Clover Ditch, and Chandler Canal, which supported the region's agricultural transition. To the west, the Camp Carson Military Reservation boundary indicates the growing federal presence in El Paso County during the early Cold War era.

Transportation and education infrastructure are prominently featured, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Western and Denver and Rio Grande railroads running parallel through the valley. Local history researchers will find established institutions like the Fountain Valley School and Widefield School, alongside the Fairview Cemetery. The presence of Big Johnson Res and the Calhan Reservoir illustrates the critical role of water storage in this arid environment.