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1904 Map of Nepesta
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1904 Map of Nepesta

USGS Topo · Published 1904

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The Arkansas River serves as the primary artery through this Colorado landscape at the turn of the century, where burgeoning irrigation systems and transcontinental railroads defined the early valley economy. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe R. R. and Missouri Pacific R. R. parallel the river, connecting vital shipping points like Avondale, Boone, and Nepesta. The extensive network of water infrastructure, including the Bessemer Ditch, Excelsior Ditch, and Highland Canal, illustrates the intensive effort to transform the arid plains into productive agricultural land.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1904
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain