1949 Map of Platteville

About this map

Platteville serves as the focal point of this agricultural and irrigation landscape during the late 1940s, situated at the intersection of the Union Pacific railroad and a complex network of water diversions. The topography is defined by the South Platte River, which has spurred the development of numerous irrigation works including the Beeman Ditch, Independent Ditch, and Bucker Ditch. This reliance on water management is evident in the presence of Mose Davis Lake and the Fulton Extension Ditch to the south.