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1955 Map of Granada NE, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Granada NE

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Bristol stands as the primary hub in this mid-century survey of Prowers County, situated along the southern edge where the prairie meets the engineered irrigation of the Arkansas River valley. The landscape is defined by the vital water management systems necessary for High Plains agriculture, most notably the Amity Canal and a supporting Levee system. Local history is anchored at the Sunnyslope Cemetery near the town site, while the wider terrain is marked by dozens of scattered Windmills, highlighting the reliance on groundwater for ranching and homesteading. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the heavy infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which parallels the canal. Natural drainage is represented by the winding paths of Buffalo Creek, Boggs Creek, and the curiously named Deadman Spoil Bank Ditch, illustrating how the natural topography was adapted for drainage and irrigation during this era of agricultural expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain