1953 Map of Hasty

About this map

The John Martin Reservoir dominates this high-plains landscape, representing a significant mid-century hydrological transformation of the Arkansas River valley. This 1953 survey captures the area during the early years of the reservoir's operation, showing the Administration Building and associated recreation infrastructure near Hasty. The map preserves the cultural geography of a changing region, marking the Old Santa Fe Trail (Approximate Location) as it parallels the river through the Big Timbers. Local civic life is anchored by the Union Valley Cemetery and Lakeview School, while the irrigation network of the Fort Lyon Canal and Kicking Bird Canal illustrates the intensive water management required for agriculture here. Further downstream, the settlement of Caddoa and its adjacent Caddoa (Siding) remain vital links along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line.