1955 Map of Strasburg NW

About this map

Lowry Air Force Base dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, specifically featuring a designated Bombing Range and its Military Reservation Boundary. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral path of Kiowa Creek, which is flanked by infrastructure including an Abandoned Ditch and a Gravel Pit. The northeastern corner highlights the intersection of early twentieth-century transit and commerce, where the Union Pacific railroad runs parallel to the Old Victory Highway. This corridor serves as a vital artery through the High Plains, connecting rural Arapahoe and Adams counties. Scattered across the hills are numerous landmarks such as Observation Towers and a network of Windmills, reflecting a period where military training and agricultural utility coexisted on the Colorado plains.