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1953 Map of Lamar East

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lamar East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor dominates this landscape, serving as the central artery for a complex network of irrigation that sustained Prowers County agriculture through the mid-20th century. Highlighting the region's reliance on water management, the map displays numerous channels like the Amity Canal, Lamar Canal, and Hyde Canal alongside the Aqueduct and Lamar Reservoirs. The industrial and transportation identity of Lamar is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which parallels the path of the legendary Santa Fe Trail.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the city's civic outskirts, including the Southeast Colorado Fairgrounds and several burial sites such as Riverside Cemetery, Mt Olive Cem, and Fairmount Cemetery. The map also captures smaller rural nodes like Markham, West Farm, and Clucas, as well as the Clay Creek School and Paradox School, providing a clear record of the area's educational and social geography during this era of post-war development.