1972 Map of Otis

About this map

The town of Otis serves as the focal point of this Eastern Colorado landscape in the early 1970s, situated at the intersection of the Burlington Northern railroad and the regional highway system. This portion of Washington County is characterized by a balance of transportation infrastructure and rural resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of a Landing Strip and Stansfield Airport alongside several Oil Wells and Gas Wells. The topography is defined by the winding path of Surveyor Creek, which meanders across the northern half of the survey area. Local landmarks such as the Cem on the edge of town and Haverland Pond to the south offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. To the east, the settlement of Calhoun appears along the rail line, marking a secondary point of activity in this agricultural and industrial corridor.