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1963 Map of Hobson

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hobson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor serves as the central artery for this 1963 survey, where water rights and transport dictate the landscape of the Colorado high plains. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks parallel the river's winding path through the canyon, connecting the small settlement of Hobson to larger regional networks. This arid environment is defined by its complex irrigation and water management systems, including the Minnequa Canal, Hobson Ditch, and a massive conduit snaking through the hills.

A network of seasonal drainages such as Willow Creek, Richie Gulch, and Red Creek carve deep into the terrain across the Fremont and Pueblo County line. Near the southern edge, the settlement of Siloam and a notable Flowing Well indicate reliable water points in a territory largely dominated by ranching and resource extraction infrastructure. The map illustrates the careful engineering required to move water from sources like Beaver Creek to support the industry and settlements of the high desert.