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1950 Map of Prospect Valley, 1979 Print
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1950 Map of Prospect Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Agricultural life in Weld County is etched into the landscape of Prospect Valley, where an intricate network of irrigation ditches and canals sustains the high plains. The map reveals the critical role of water management in the mid-20th century, featuring the Base Line Ditch and the Prospect Lateral Ditch alongside the now-empty path of the Henrylyn Canal (Abandoned). Small agricultural hubs like Krauss, Johnson, and Sheehan are interspersed with family-named landmarks and the Prospect Valley School, suggesting a closely-knit rural community centered around the Burlington Northern rail line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain