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1950 Map of Wiggins

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Wiggins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Wiggins and the smaller station of Lambert serve as the primary hubs on this high plains landscape at the start of the 1950s. The region is defined by a series of north-flowing waterways, including Kiowa Creek and the braided channels of Bijou Creek, which cut through the level terrain of Antelope Flats. Transport and utility infrastructure are prominent, with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad running parallel to U.S. Highway 6 and 34, and the Wiggins Substation positioned just west of the main settlement.

Agricultural history is evident in the complex network of water management features, such as the Irrigation Ditch and several marked as abandoned, including McCarthy Reservoir. These traces of water engineering reflect the persistent effort to manage the arid environment for farming. Local landmarks like the Cem and Rock Creek provide specific points of interest for those researching family history or the development of Morgan County's rural infrastructure.