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1960 Map of North Avondale

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of North Avondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Pueblo Ordnance Depot dominates this landscape east of Pueblo, its extensive grid of bunkers and storage facilities bounded by a dedicated Military Reservation Boundary. This mid-century industrial footprint stands in contrast to the agricultural and transport corridor along the southern edge, where the Arkansas River and the Colorado Canal provide essential water for the semi-arid valley.

Rail transport is central to the area's geography, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific lines running parallel to the river. Small community hubs like North Avondale and Boone serve as the primary residential anchors, featuring local landmarks such as the Excelsior Sch and various water sources including a Swimming Pool and multiple wells. Several drainages, including Haynes Creek and Chico Creek, cut through the terrain toward the river valley.