1966 Map of Mile High Lakes, 1967 Print
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1966 Map of Mile High Lakes

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Barr Lake and a complex network of irrigation infrastructure define this landscape in the mid-1960s. The map illustrates an intricate system of water management, featuring the Mile High Lakes and numerous man-made waterways like the Burlington and Quincy Canal and the Beebe Canal. These channels were vital for sustaining agriculture on the arid high plains, as evidenced by landmarks such as the Patton Ranch and the Green Valley Grange Hall, which served as a social hub for the local farming community.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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