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1950 Map of Prospect Valley

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Prospect Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Prospect Valley serves as a central point in this mid-century agricultural landscape, defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and small rural clusters. The map details the vital water management infrastructure of the era, including the Low Line Canal, Henrylyn Canal, and several laterals that supported the region's farms. Scattered across the plains are local family-named landmarks and small settlements like Krauss, Johnson, and Sheehan, reflecting a period of localized rural activity before major demographic shifts.

The Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the northern sections, while the community of Prospect Valley is anchored by the Prospect Valley School and the USBR Prospect Valley Sub Station. Waterways such as Lost Creek and Sand Creek wind through the terrain, leading toward reservoirs like Lord Reservoir. This survey, updated in the early 1970s from earlier 1950s data, documents the persistent agrarian character of the boundary between Weld and Adams counties.