1951 Map of Manila

About this map

Manila stands as a primary point of reference along the southern edge of this landscape, situated where the Union Pacific line cuts across the terrain of eastern Adams County. The area is defined by the winding course of Box Elder Creek and the intermittent drainage of Bear Gulch, illustrating a rural environment dominated by water management and early infrastructure. Numerous Windmill sites are scattered across the quadrangle, indicating a dependence on groundwater for the ranching or farming operations that defined the mid-century economy here.