1932 Map of Mt. Bonnell

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, serpentine path through this 1930s landscape, creating dramatic loops at Horseshoe Bend and Arkansas Bend before the river was altered by mid-century dam projects. This pre-inundation survey captures the river's original character, defined by numerous river crossings that supported the local agricultural and ranching economy. Significant named river crossings including Watson Ford, Sylvester Ford, and Lohmann Ford indicate the historic importance of these points for transit before the establishment of modern bridges. Small community hubs are anchored by local institutions such as Hudson Bend Ch, Cox Spring Sch, and Teck Sch. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems like Collier Hollow and Devil Hollow that feed into the main river channel, while landmarks like Comanche Peak rise above the surrounding canyons and bends.