1968 Map of Sheridan Lake SE

About this map

The high plains of eastern Colorado are captured here in the late 1960s, defined by the dry drainage of Buffalo Creek and a landscape engineered for water access and resource extraction. The boundary between Kiowa Co and Prowers Co bisects the southern portion of the map, marking a transition in this rural territory where isolated infrastructure like a Radio Tower and various Wells dot the terrain. Human activity is sparse but specialized, evidenced by a Sandpit and a single structure labeled Shack, suggesting a period when local industry and ranching required only intermittent outposts. This survey provides a clear look at the agricultural and utility network of the region, featuring several installations for livestock and irrigation such as a Water Tank and a Well Water Tank to sustain life in the semi-arid environment.