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1953 Map of Holly West

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Holly West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor in Prowers County defines the geography of this mid-century prairie landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation channels like the Amity Canal and Holly Ditch supports high-plains agriculture. Small agricultural centers such as Hartman, Amity, and Holly are linked by the Santa Fe Trail, which is marked by an Historical Marker near the center of the sheet. The area's reliance on water management is evident in the numerous Windmills and reservoirs, including the Verhoeff Reservoir and Romer Reservoir.

Local history is preserved through the presence of the Hartman Cemetery and Amity Cemetery, while the northern section of the map reveals the industrial infrastructure of the era, including a Grain Elevator, Water Tower, and various quarries. The southern reaches show the shifting sands near Butte Creek and several abandoned canals, reflecting the constant evolution of water usage in this arid region.