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1951 Map of Galien

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The South Platte River corridor dominates this Logan County landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation channels supported high-plains agriculture in the mid-20th century. The complex water system, including the Sterling No 1 Ditch, Valley Ditch, and Bravo Ditch, reveals the intensive engineering required to sustain ranching and farming in this arid Colorado region. Two major transit corridors define the topography: the Union Pacific railroad following the river valley to the north, and the Burlington Northern line cutting diagonally across the southern plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain