
Arkansas River water management dominates the landscape of Bent County in this 1953 survey, which shows the massive John Martin Reservoir shortly after its mid-century completion. The map documents a complex hydraulic network of irrigation and flood control, featuring the Fort Lyon Canal, Lubers Ditch, and several local impoundments like Verhoeff Dam. The settlement of Hasty serves as a local hub north of the reservoir, while the village of Caddoa is situated to the southeast along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line.
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