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1972 Map of Mount Dora

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mount Dora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Santa Fe Trail (Cimarron Cutoff) bisects the northern reaches of this Union County landscape, marking the enduring presence of this historical western trade route. The map centers on the prominent volcanic landmark of Mount Dora, which rises above the surrounding plains. To its southwest, the small settlement of Mount Dora sits along the Colorado and Southern railroad line, serving as a focal point for local transport and ranching activity.

Water sources such as Alamos Creek, Seneca Creek, and Apache Creek carve through the terrain, supporting local operations like the Price Ranch. Evidence of earlier infrastructure is visible in the Old RR Grade and the presence of scattered Landing Strips. From the isolated MacDonald Windmill to a lonely Grave near the southern boundary, the map documents a transition from early pioneer trails to twentieth-century rail and ranching life.