1953 Map of Las Animas
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
The confluence of the Purgatoire River and the Arkansas River serves as the focal point for this mid-century portrait of Las Animas. Located in the Arkansas Valley, the area shows a landscape heavily influenced by irrigation and rail infrastructure, featuring the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and extensive water works like the Consolidated Ditch. The map documents important local institutions such as the Fort Lyon Veterans Hospital and the nearby John Martin Reservoir. History-minded researchers will note the location of Boggsville, a significant early settlement site south of the main town. Local landmarks range from the Las Animas Airport to rural education centers like Rixey School and Keller School, reflecting a settled agricultural and institutional economy in the early 1950s.
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Editions of this 1953 Las Animas Map
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Historical Maps of Las Animas Through Time
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