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1955 Map of Strasburg

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Strasburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Strasburg stands as the primary hub of this Eastern Plains landscape, situated right at the boundary of Adams Co and Arapahoe Co. The town’s economy and layout are defined by its position along the Union Pacific railroad, where industrial landmarks like elevators and gas tanks cluster near the tracks. Beyond the town center, the map reveals a post-war transition, showing a local Trailer Park and an inactive gravel pit that speak to shifting land use and local resource extraction during the mid-20th century.

The terrain is carved by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Wolf Creek, Comanche Creek, and Little Comanche Creek, which dictate the placement of ranch roads and infrastructure. Modern developments, including a major Pipeline and a Telephone Line, cross the open country alongside historic transport corridors like Route 36 and Route 40, illustrating the corridor's role as a vital link between the plains and the growing Front Range.