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1972 Map of Otis

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Otis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Otis serves as the primary hub of this eastern Colorado landscape, situated along the tracks of the Burlington Northern railroad. The town's layout is clearly defined, featuring the High Sch, a local Cem, and a Sewage Disposal Pond to the east. The surrounding terrain is marked by agricultural activity and infrastructure, including the Landing Strip west of the main settlement and Stansfield Airport further north.

Outside the central town, the map reveals a sparsely settled region defined by drainage patterns like Surveyor Creek and small industrial sites such as the Gravel Pit and various Gas Wells. The presence of the Calhoun siding and a nearby Substa southeast of town illustrates the importance of the rail corridor in supporting the regional economy during the early 1970s. Local water features like Haverland Pond provide distinct landmarks in this prairie environment.