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1955 Map of Strasburg NW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Strasburg NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range occupies a significant portion of the southern landscape in this mid-century survey, its northern extent defined by the Military Reservation Boundary. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Kiowa Creek, which is flanked by numerous Windmills across the high plains. Industrial and infrastructure developments of the 1950s are prominent, including a Gravel Pit, a Pipeline, and a Telephone Line cutting across the sections.

Transportation corridors dominate the northeastern corner where the Union Pacific railroad runs parallel to the Victory Highway. Near the prominent hill at Bennet, an Observation Tower stands as a distinct landmark. This map captures the intersection of Cold War military utility and traditional prairie ranching, as evidenced by the dense cluster of windmills and utility lines bordering the expansive bombing range.