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1951 Map of Weldona

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Weldona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Weldona sits at the heart of an intricate irrigation network in Morgan County, where the South Platte River and its tributaries define the landscape of the Colorado plains. This 1951 survey reveals the vital role of water management in the region, showcasing a dense system of engineering including the Weldon Valley Canal, Riverside Canal, and the Work and Dragman Ditch. The presence of a Siphon and Aqueduct illustrates the complexity of moving water across the arid Bijou Flats.

Transport and infrastructure are anchored by the Union Pacific railroad, which parallels the river valley through the small settlement of Narrows. Outside the town centers, the map documents several scattered Windmill sites and a local Cem, alongside the large Bijou No 2 Reservoir to the southwest. These details offer a clear view of the mid-century agricultural economy, supported by the Missouri River Basin development program.