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1971 Map of Plains Community

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Plains Community
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Plains Community and the surrounding agricultural landscape of southeastern Colorado appear here as they were surveyed in 1969. The terrain is defined by the winding course of North Two Butte Creek, which carves through the central portion of the quadrangle near the prominent Two Butte landmark. To the south, the county line separates Prowers and Baca counties, crossing over the drainage of Little Bear Creek.

This 1971 record highlights a dispersed rural settlement pattern typical of the High Plains, where remote landmarks like the Star School and the small station at Betty served as local focal points for ranching and farming families. Numerous wells and drill holes are scattered across the landscape, indicating the critical importance of water access for these communities. Several gravel pits further suggest local industrial activity supporting road maintenance across this corner of the state.