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1955 Map of Granada NE

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Granada NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Bristol serves as the primary settlement anchor in this 1955 survey of Prowers County, situated along the southern edge of the map. The landscape is defined by an intricate system of water management essential to High Plains agriculture, most notably the Amity Canal and the Deadman Spoil Bank Ditch. These man-made features work in tandem with natural drainages like Buffalo Creek and Buggs Creek to navigate the arid terrain.

Transportation and historical infrastructure are centered on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which runs parallel to the canal system. Local history researchers will find the Sunnyslope Cemetery south of the main settlement, providing a genealogical focal point for the area. The map also records numerous windmills scattered across the northern sections, illustrating the reliance on groundwater for ranching and homesteading during the mid-20th century.