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1949 Map of Sunnydale, 1992 Print
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1949 Map of Sunnydale

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Sunnydale Sch stands as a focal point in this high plains landscape of Adams County, documented during a mid-century survey of the Missouri River Basin. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Lost Creek, West Sand Creek, and Sand Creek, which cut through the agricultural sections of the eastern Colorado prairie. An important artifact of early 20th-century water management is visible in the Henrylyn Canal (Abandoned), which once served this semi-arid region's irrigation needs before falling into disuse. Numerous windmills dot the sections, indicating the critical reliance on groundwater for livestock and homesteads in an area where surface water is seasonal. The presence of a significant Pipeline running through the southern reaches reflects the infrastructure development supporting the broader energy and utility networks across the plains during the late 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1992
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain