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1954 Map of Greenland

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Greenland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Greenland serves as a focal point along the transport corridor shared by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads. This 1954 survey, updated with 1969 aerial data, reveals a high-prairie landscape defined by prominent geological formations like Rattlesnake Butte, Corner Mountain, and Bald Mountain. The ranching economy is evident at Greenland Ranch and Lincoln Ranch, while local civic life is anchored by the Spring Valley School and the nearby Spring Valley Cem.

The presence of an Quarry (Aband) near the western rail line suggests earlier industrial activity, while the network of underground utilities, including a pipeline and underground cables, reflects mid-century infrastructure growth. From the headwaters of Cherry Creek to the sharp rises of Larkspur Butte, the map documents the transition between the rolling hills and the steeper front range peaks along the Douglas and El Paso county line.