1957 Map of Limon

About this map

Limon serves as a major transportation hub where the Union Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads intersect with several primary highways. In the mid-1950s, this portion of the High Plains shows a landscape defined by expansive Sand Hills and a network of river systems including the Arikaree River, Big Sandy Creek, and the South Fork Republican River. The settlement pattern follows the rail lines closely, connecting agricultural towns like Genoa, Arriba, and Burlington. To the northeast, the creation of Bonny Reservoir stands out against the rolling terrain, providing a rare substantial body of water in this semi-arid region. Small, isolated communities such as Last Chance and Harrisburg dot the north, while the Colorado-Kansas border is marked by the split town of Kanorado. The map captures an era of post-war agricultural stability, with grain elevators such as the one at Seibert acting as critical landmarks for the regional economy.