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1950 Map of Roper School, 1972 Print
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1950 Map of Roper School

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Roper School stands as a central landmark in this high plains region of Adams County, appearing just as the Missouri River Basin development programs were modernizing the western landscape. The topography, mapped during the 1948 and 1949 aerial surveys, reveals a rural economy dependent on a network of Windmills and isolated wells to sustain life between the intermittent drainages. Waterways such as Kiowa Creek, Wolf Creek, and Comanche Creek carve subtle paths through the terrain, defining the boundaries of local ranching and agriculture during the early post-war era. This study, completed by the Geological Survey via plane-table methods, provides a precise look at the section lines and drainage patterns including Spring Gulch before significant suburban expansion reached this portion of the state.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain