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1955 Map of Watkins SE, 1968 Print
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1955 Map of Watkins SE

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range dominates the northern half of this mid-century landscape, illustrating the significant military footprint in the region following World War II. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Coal Creek and Box Elder Creek, which carve through the plains. Traces of early 20th-century rural life remain visible at Schley Sch, a remote schoolhouse serving the scattered ranching community. The map clearly delineates the Military Reservation Boundary as it intersects the Arapahoe Co Elbert Co line, showing the convergence of civil and federal jurisdictions. In the southern reaches, the topography becomes more pronounced near Hay Gulch, where numerous windmills indicate the ongoing reliance on groundwater for livestock and homesteading.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain