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1951 Map of Judson Hills

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Judson Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Sunnyside School stands as a quiet remnant of early educational infrastructure in this high plains region of northeastern Colorado, mapped during the early 1950s as part of the Missouri River Basin development project. The landscape is defined by its drainage network, where seasonal waterways like Wildcat Creek and Schaefer Draw carve through a series of prominent elevations including Minter Hill and Stony Point.

Agricultural history is evidenced by the numerous windmills dotting the quadrangle and the presence of the Riverside Canal at the southern edge, while the Jackpot Ditch indicates the shifting nature of water management in this arid environment. The map details a transition from rugged canyons like Scott Canyon and Allan Canyon to the more open Judson Hills, providing a clear view of the ranching and irrigation patterns that shaped Morgan County.