1954 Map of Watkins
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range dominates the southern half of this mid-century landscape, providing a clear record of military land use on the Colorado plains during the Cold War. In the northern section, the settlement of Watkins serves as a small hub centered on the Union Pacific railroad and a cluster of Gasoline Tanks. The terrain is defined by the north-flowing drainages of Box Elder Creek, Lost Creek, and Coal Creek, which are interspersed with numerous Windmill sites and irrigation infrastructure like a Flume and various Wells. Surveyors in 1954 recorded several high-ground landmarks, including the VABM Indian 6063 and multiple Observation Towers, reflecting both the topography and the strategic requirements of the adjacent air base range.
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