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1970 Map of River Bend

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of River Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific dominate this high-plains landscape in eastern Elbert County. These two major rail lines intersect and diverge near the small settlement of River Bend, which serves as a central point of interest alongside the River Bend Cem. The terrain is characterized by the drainage networks of Big Sandy Creek and its tributaries, including Willow Gulch and Beaver Creek, where the land is cut by seasonal washes and gravel deposits.

Industrial activity is evident at Cedar Point and several surrounding Gravel Pits, while a prominent Pipeline corridor cuts through the southern sections of the quadrangle. For the local historian or genealogist, this survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure at the start of the 1970s, showing the specific placement of isolated wells and family-named landmarks before later regional developments altered the ranching and rail corridors.