1972 Map of Yuma South

About this map

Yuma serves as the focal point of this Eastern Colorado landscape in the early 1970s, anchoring a region defined by its agricultural and transportation infrastructure. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, showing the civic core including the Hosp, Jr High Sch, and High Sch. The Burlington Northern railroad runs east-west across the northern edge of the sheet, providing the primary connection for the area's commerce. North of the town center, Lake Yuma and the Sewage Disposal Ponds mark the local water management, while the Municipal Airport to the south reflects the region's aerial connectivity. The surrounding terrain is primarily defined by its topographic undulations and agricultural parcels, with the Base Line running along the southern border. This survey documents the transition of a high plains community as it balanced established rail-dependent roots with expanding municipal services.