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1955 Map of Watkins SE, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Watkins SE

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range dominates the northern half of this mid-century Colorado landscape, illustrating the significant military footprint on the High Plains during the early Cold War. The Military Reservation Boundary separates this tactical space from the agricultural lands to the south along the Arapahoe Co Elbert Co line. Outside the range, the map documents a transition toward rural homesteads and early education, anchored by the Schley Sch and several windmills scattered across the drainages of Coal Creek and Box Elder Creek. An Observation Tower situated on high ground within the range serves as a reminder of the area's active-duty purpose during the 1950s, while the natural carving of Hay Gulch defines the southeastern topography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain