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1953 Map of Hasty

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hasty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The waters of the John Martin Reservoir dominate this landscape, created by the damming of the Arkansas River in the mid-20th century. Just north of the reservoir, the town of Hasty serves as a focal point for the surrounding plains, while the small settlement of Caddoa and its associated Caddoa (Siding) lie near the shoreline. The map documents a complex irrigation network vital to the High Plains, including the Kicking Bird Canal, Fort Lyon Canal, and the Verhoeff Ditch.

Evidence of the area's deep history is present in the Old Santa Fe Trail, which passes through the Big Timbers region north of the river. Local genealogy and community life are grounded in landmarks such as the Union Valley Cemetery and Lakeview School. The infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line follows the river valley, providing a clear picture of the region's transportation and water-management priorities in the 1950s.