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1953 Map of Holly East

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Holly East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Colorado-Kansas state line bisects this 1953 survey, where the Arkansas River flows through the high plains. The landscape is defined by the legacy of Western transit, most notably the Old Santa Fe Trail which runs parallel to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks. This corridor connects the town of Holly in Prowers County to Coolidge across the state border.

Agricultural water management is evident through a complex network of ditches and canals, including the Buffalo Canal and the Amity Canal (Aband). Local landmarks such as Romer Field and the Holly Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The presence of a Santa Fe Trail Marker reflects the historical significance of this route during the era of westward expansion, while tributaries like Wild Horse Creek and Cheyenne Creek drain the surrounding basin.