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1963 Map of Lamb

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lamb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Industrial and agricultural development define this Colorado landscape as it transitioned from the early 1960s into the 1980s. The northern edge of the map features the expanding reach of Fort Morgan, where City Hall and an organized street grid give way to the sprawling infrastructure of the Fort Morgan Oil Field. This area is dense with Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and a dedicated Gasoline Plant, reflecting the region's mid-century energy production.

Beyond the industrial zones, the map traces vital water management systems like the Fort Morgan Canal and Bijou Canal, which supported the surrounding rural plains. Historical transportation routes are prominent, including the Burlington Northern railroad corridor and the Old Dld Road. Smaller settlements like Lamb and Moseley appear as critical points of reference along these rail and road arteries, while the drainage of Badger Creek cuts through the eastern terrain.