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1953 Map of Hasty

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hasty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Hasty and Caddoa center this mid-century look at the Arkansas Valley, where heavy infrastructure and historical remnants meet. The massive expanse of the John Martin Reservoir dominates the landscape, featuring a dedicated Picnic Ground and a smaller contained Lake Hasty near the Administrator Building. The map records a critical intersection of movement across the High Plains, illustrating the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks running parallel to the Old Santa Fe Trail.

Beyond the water, the survey details a rural network of water management and community life. Features like the Verhoeff Dam, Scott-Pierce Ditch, and Verhoeff Ditch highlight the importance of irrigation in Bent County. Local genealogical markers are preserved through the Union Valley Cemetery and Lakeview School, while the wooded riverbank at Big Timbers provides a rare natural landmark in the prairie terrain.