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Loading map...1955 Map of Rocky Ford
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
Rocky Ford stands as a dense agricultural and industrial hub along the Arkansas River in the mid-1950s. The town's grid is defined by its proximity to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and a complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Fort Lyon Storage Canal and the Rocky Ford Highline Canal. The local economy of the era is clearly visible through the presence of the Sugar Refinery and a Beet Pulp Pit, reflecting the region's historical ties to the sugar beet industry.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches
Editions of this 1955 Rocky Ford Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain