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1954 Map of Hanover

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Hanover School and the nearby Hanover Church serve as the focal points for this rural community on the high plains of southern Colorado. The landscape in the mid-1950s is defined by a series of family ranching operations, including Reble Ranch, Appelt Jr. Ranch, and Finch Ranch. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by Smith Reservoir and several check dams situated to capture seasonal runoff. The terrain is deeply etched by the drainage of Chico Creek, which flows southward across the boundary between El Paso and Pueblo counties. While Hanover Road provides a primary east-west corridor, the area is largely traversed by a network of jeep trails and ranch roads, reflecting the sparse, utilitarian nature of the settlement pattern during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain