1960 Map of Grandview School SE

About this map

The high plains along the boundary of Pueblo Co and Crowley Co are documented here following a 1960 field check of 1957 aerial photography. This landscape is defined by its subtle topographic shifts and specialized geologic features, most notably the depressions and formations of the Big Sand Hole in the southeastern portion of the sheet. The area is characterized by a sparse settlement pattern and a grid of sections and property lines that reflect the late-century agricultural and ranching layout of eastern Colorado. While largely open land, the map records the specific elevations and drainage patterns essential for understanding the water management and land use of this arid region prior to modern development.