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1954 Map of Sugar City

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sugar City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Sugar City serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, positioned along the Missouri Pacific railroad in eastern Colorado. The surrounding terrain is defined by a sophisticated water management system designed to support agriculture in the high plains, featuring the massive Lake Meredith Reservoir and an intricate network of irrigation ditches like the Sugar City Lateral and City Lateral. This irrigation infrastructure allowed for the cultivation of sugar beets, which gave the town its name and supported the local economy.

Local landmarks such as the High Sch, Athletic Field, and County Fairground reflect the community's social structure during the 1950s. To the south, an Airfield (Abandoned) and the Maurer Ranch indicate shifting land uses, while the Lakeview Cemetery north of the reservoir remains a permanent fixture for genealogical research. The geography transitions from the managed waters of Meredith Lake to the natural drainage of Bob Creek and Horse Creek.