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1953 Map of Lamar East

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The Arkansas River corridor in Prowers County is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and transport, including the historic path of the Old Santa Fe Trail. The eastern reaches of Lamar showcase a landscape shaped by water management, with the Amity Canal, Hyde Canal, and Vista Del Rio Ditch providing the vital infrastructure for high-plains agriculture. This mid-century survey captures the settlement pattern established by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which parallels the river and connects small sidings and communities like Clucas and Markham. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through several burial grounds, including Riverside Cemetery, Fairmount Cemetery, and Mt Olive Cem. From the Southeast Colorado Fairgrounds to the secluded Clay Creek School, the map documents the civic and educational centers of a rural Colorado community at a point of steady mid-century growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain