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1953 Map of Proctor

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Proctor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Proctor serves as the central settlement in this Northeastern Colorado landscape, situated along the Union Pacific railroad line during the mid-20th century. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management infrastructure necessary for high-plains agriculture. A dense web of canals and ditches, including the Harmony No 2 Ditch, Powell Ditch, and Chambers Ditch, crisscrosses the terrain to divert water from the South Platte River.

Evidence of historical engineering is found in the Siphon and Flume labels near the river, while the Colorado Game and Fish Reserve highlights the early conservation efforts in the river valley. The map documents numerous family-scale landmarks like the Skinner Draw, Simpsons Draw, and Ramsey Draw, alongside scattered infrastructure including a Gravel Pit and various Windmill and Well sites that supported local ranching and farming operations.