1971 Map of Paoli

About this map

Paoli sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Phillips County, serving as a primary rail point during the early 1970s. The settlement's connection to the wider region is defined by the Burlington Northern railroad, which cuts a straight line across the plains. Local history is anchored at the Posegate Cem, located west of the town center near the confluence of the North Fork Frenchman Creek and South Fork Frenchman Creek. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of these forks and Sandy Creek, illustrating the importance of water management in this high plains environment. Scattered well sites across the map indicate the transition to more intensive irrigation practices common in eastern Colorado during this period.