1978 Map of Joes SW

About this map

Hell Creek winds through the southern reaches of this High Plains landscape, a terrain defined by sparse water sources and a vast network of infrastructure supporting the region's agricultural economy. The survey reveals a high density of wells and several wells scattered across the township lines of Yuma and Kit Carson counties. These water points, essential for livestock and irrigation in the arid Colorado climate, illustrate the intensive land use of the late 1970s. Industrial and logistical markers such as the Storage Bins and a Gravel Pit suggest localized resource extraction and grain management, while a Substa indicates the expansion of the rural electrical grid. The rectilinear grid of section lines and fence boundaries underscores the transition from open range to the modern, managed prairie landscape.