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2010 Map of Lamar East

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lamar East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lamar sits as a vital agricultural and transport hub on the High Plains, defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and river bottomlands. This 2010 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the region, tracing the Arkansas River as it passes through the Big Timbers area. A complex infrastructure of canals, including the Fort Bent Canal, Hyde Canal, and Lamar Canal, diverts water to support the surrounding farmland and settlements like West Farm and Clucas.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail on the town's outskirts, with three major burial grounds clearly marked: Riverside Cemetery, Mount Olive Cemetery, and Fairmount Cemetery. The map also highlights community landmarks such as the Southeast Colorado Fairgrounds and Willow Creek Park, alongside essential infrastructure like the Lamar Waterworks. The grid of county roads, such as County Road JJ and County Road CC, reflects the organized expansion of Prowers County rural development.