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1981 Map of Wray

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Wray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Wray and the surrounding plains of Eastern Colorado come alive in this 1980s-era topographic study, showing a landscape defined by its river valleys and agricultural grid. The town serves as a hub where the Burlington Northern railroad meets the Republican River, while the Arikaree River cuts through the southern reaches. This map documents the transition between Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas, marking the exact tri-state boundaries and the meeting of multiple counties including Logan, Washington, and Yuma.

Smaller settlements and rural junctions like New Haven, Lone Star, and Eckley are visible alongside water features such as Dearing Lake and Haverland Pond. Notable elevations including Glocken Hill and Old Baldy break the horizon, providing a clear view of the high plains topography before modern development altered the rural character of the region. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 1980s, from the Municipal Airport to the intricate network of creek drainages like Coyote Creek and Patent Creek.