1963 Map of Torrington
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
Torrington serves as the focal point of this 1963 survey, situated along the north bank of the North Platte River in Goshen County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for high-plains agriculture, including the Interstate Canal, Torrington Ditch, and Arnold Ditch. This era shows the community supporting both the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and localized aviation at the Torrington Municipal Airport. Historical transit corridors are well-marked, tracing the paths of the Emigrant and North Platte Trail and the Emigrant Trail as they follow the river valley. Notable social landmarks include St Josephs Orphanage and Valley View Cemetery, while the presence of several Gravel Pits and Settling Ponds indicates the industrial and municipal infrastructure supporting the growing city and its neighbor, South Torrington.
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Editions of this 1963 Torrington Map
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