1893 Map of Higbee, 1920 Print
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1893 Map of Higbee

USGS Topo · Published 1920

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The Purgatory River carves a winding path through the high plains of Southeast Colorado, defining the frontier character of this late nineteenth-century landscape. Based on surveys conducted in 1889, this document captures the sparse settlement patterns of the cattle-ranching era, anchored by the tiny community of Higbee and the notable J.J. Ranch. The terrain is dominated by a complex network of deep drainages including Smith Canyon, Eightmile Canyon, and Long Canyon, which provided critical shelter and water access in an otherwise arid environment.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1920
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 20.3 inches

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