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1950 Map of Hoyt

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Hoyt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Hoyt stands as a focal point in this high-plains landscape, situated along the Base Line border between Morgan and Adams counties. This mid-century survey captures a rural Colorado community defined by its water management and infrastructure, evidenced by the USBR Substation and the specialized USGS Testing and Recording Station near Bijou Creek. The terrain is characterized by broad expanses known as the Flats, carved by a network of seasonal drainages including Antelope Creek, Rock Creek, and Muddy Creek.

Social life in this era centered around the Long Meadow Community Center and the Community Center in Hoyt, while family histories are anchored at the Hoyt Cemetery. The presence of several windmills and Moore Reservoir No 4 highlights the importance of water security for the local ranching and agricultural economy. The map provides a clear look at the early 1950s rural infrastructure before significant modern expansion, preserving the exact locations of remote stations and community landmarks.