1973 Map of Melrose West, 1975 Print
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1973 Map of Melrose West

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Melrose serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1973 survey, situated along the critical transit corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The landscape is defined by the practical infrastructure of the High Plains, including Storage Bins and a Water Tank that supported the rail-based economy of Curry County. To the west, the small settlement of Cantara sits directly on the rail line, while the southern reaches of the map reveal a distinct shift in terrain toward extensive Sand Dunes. The presence of multiple named watering points like West Breedlove Well and East Breedlove Well underscores the importance of groundwater in this arid environment. Local landmarks such as the North Cem and an Athletic Field provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the community's footprint in the early 1970s.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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