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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 Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this semi-arid landscape, hugging the north bank of the Arkansas River through the heart of the Fremont and Pueblo county line. Industrial water management is a primary theme of this 1963 field-checked study, evidenced by the extensive path of the Minnequa Canal winding along the western bluffs and the Hobson Ditch serving the small community at Hobson.

Remote outposts like Siloam and the Flowing Well landmark suggest a scattered ranching or agricultural economy reliant on seasonal watercourses like Richie Gulch and Red Creek. The confluence of Beaver Creek with the Arkansas River highlights a critical junction for local hydrology and transportation. This map provides a detailed record of high-desert infrastructure before modern suburban expansion, preserving the exact footprints of these isolated settlements and their irrigation networks.