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1949 Map of Hudson

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

High plains agriculture and water management define this landscape north of Denver, where a complex network of ditches and canals feeds numerous storage basins. The town of Hudson serves as a local hub, situated at a junction where the Burlington Northern railroad meets a system of lateral waterways. To the south, the settlements of Tonville and Lochbuie reflect the region's steady residential development near transport corridors.

Surface water is the primary geographic feature, with named catchments like Ireland Reservoir No 6, Henry Lake Reservoir, and Triangle Reservoir No 1 punctuating the terrain. These man-made features work in tandem with the Speer Canal to sustain the surrounding acreage. Local landmarks such as Mountain View Cem and the Platte Valley Airpark provide important reference points for genealogists and local historians, while the undulating topography of The Sand Hills and prominent rises like Riley Mound and Smith Mound break the level horizon.