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1952 Map of Julesburg SW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Julesburg SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The rolling plains of Sedgwick County are meticulously documented in this survey conducted for the development of the Missouri River Basin. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral Sand Draw and a network of agricultural infrastructure, including numerous instances of a Well and Windmill positioned across the sections. These markers indicate the vital importance of groundwater management in the High Plains during the mid-century era.

Local history is preserved through the locations of rural community centers, some already transitioning out of use by 1952. While the Never Fail School remains a focal point, both the Prairie View School and Westside School are noted as abandoned, reflecting the consolidation of rural school districts. The Woodham Cemetery serves as a quiet genealogical landmark amidst the expansive topography, which is also punctuated by several instances of a Gravel Pit used for local road maintenance and construction.