1953 Map of Sedgwick

About this map

Sedgwick and the small siding of Dorsey are positioned along the Union Pacific railroad corridor, illustrating the vital rail-and-river geography of northeastern Colorado in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the broad path of the South Platte River, which is paralleled by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including the Highline Canal, Settlers Ditch, and Peterson Ditch. These man-made waterways emphasize the transition from the dry upland draws, like Sedgwick Draw, to the productive river valley floor.