1984 Map of Lamar
USGS Topo · Published 1985About this map
The Arkansas River corridor serves as the primary axis of settlement in this mid-1980s look at Southeastern Colorado and the Kansas border. This high-plains landscape is defined by the intersection of water management and rail transportation, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line paralleling the river through Lamar, Granada, and Holly. To the north, the Missouri Pacific railroad anchors a string of smaller prairie communities like Eads, Chivington, and Sheridan Lake. The region's agricultural and industrial base is evident in the extensive canal systems, such as the Amity Canal, and the presence of the Brandon Oil Field. Large-scale water storage projects, including the Nee Noshe Reservoir and the John Martin Reservoir, highlight the critical role of irrigation and flood control in sustaining these High Plains townships.
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