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1951 Map of Hudson

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The town of Hudson anchors this 1949 topographic study, appearing as a developed rail hub at the intersection of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Denver and Hudson lines. The surrounding Weld County landscape is defined by an intensive network of water management features, including the Beebe Canal and Burlington Ditch, which feed numerous named catchments like Dougan Reservoir and Ireland Reservoir No 6. These irrigation systems signify the agricultural transformation of the semi-arid High Plains during the mid-twentieth century.

Local landmarks such as Mountain View Cem and the settlement of Tonville provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the area. The terrain transitions from the managed water systems of the south to The Sand Hills in the north, where the topography becomes more irregular. Notable geographic markers like Riley Mound and Smith Mound stand out against the engineered landscape of gravel pits and canals.