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1950 Map of Hardin, 1979 Print
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1950 Map of Hardin

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The South Platte River valley dominates this 1950s era survey, revealing an intricate network of irrigation vital to Weld County agriculture. The Union Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery for the small settlements of Hardin and Kuner, with the Kuner School providing a social anchor for the surrounding rural community. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, featuring the Latham Ditch, Empire Intake Canal, and the Riverside Intake Canal, which divert the river's flow to the high plains. A noteworthy piece of local history is the Bijou Canal (Aban'd), marked as abandoned by the time of this mapping. Scattered windmills across the terrain highlight the reliance on groundwater for the Seventy Ranch and other local homesteads during this period of mid-century agricultural development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain