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1951 Map of Prospect Valley
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1951 Map of Prospect Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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Prospect Valley is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation ditches and canals supporting agriculture along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line. At the time of this 1950 topography survey, the landscape is dotted with numerous small settlements and family-named locations such as Krauss, Johnson, Sheehan, and Sloan. The presence of the USBR Prospect Valley Sub Station and the Prospect Valley School suggests a community organized around centralized services and water management. Water features like Lord Reservoir and the Henrylyn Canal dominate the terrain, illustrating the intensive engineering required to sustain farming in this part of Weld County. The map also delineates the boundary between Weld Co and Adams Co at its southern edge, providing a clear record of local jurisdictional lines during the mid-century development of the Missouri River Basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain