1971 Map of Wauneta

About this map

Wauneta serves as the primary focal point in this 1971 topographical study of eastern Yuma County, positioned at a vital crossroads in an agricultural landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense distribution of groundwater resources, with numerous Well sites marked across the grid-patterned sections, signifying the importance of subsurface irrigation to the local economy. This survey, conducted just after the 1970 aerial photography by the U.S. Geological Survey, illustrates the rural development patterns of the Colorado plains, where fine red dashed lines delineate specific fence lines and property boundaries. The map provides a precise look at the township and range system, specifically noting the intersection of T. 5 N. / T. 4 N. and R. 45 W. / R. 44 W., which dictated the settlement and land use of this high plains region.