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1963 Map of Hobson

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hobson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the primary corridor for industry and transport on the border of Fremont and Pueblo counties. This 1963 field-checked survey highlights the heavy reliance on water management in the semi-arid landscape, evidenced by the Minnequa Canal, the Hobson Ditch, and a series of siphons and conduits that move water across the uneven terrain. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad parallels the river, providing the vital link between mountain resources and eastern markets.

Local settlement is concentrated near the river and rail line at Hobson, while the southern reaches of the map show the rural community of Siloam. Educational history is preserved at the Carlile Sch, located near several notable water features like the Fred Rohr Spring and a Flowing Well. The presence of an Old RR Grade south of the active tracks suggests an evolving transit network as the region adapted to changing locomotive needs during the mid-20th century.