1966 Map of Aurora

About this map

The Sevier River flows through the heart of this Sevier County landscape, sustaining a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the settlement at Aurora. This mid-century survey details the critical water management systems of the era, including the Piute Canal, Vermillion Canal, and Rocky Ford Canal, which snake across the valley floor. The eastern bank of the river is defined by the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, while the western horizon is dominated by the steep slopes of the Valley Mountains and the Fishlake National Forest. Evidence of local industry is found in scattered Gravel Pits and various prospects near Lost Creek, while the northern reaches include Redmond Lake and the drainage of Denmark Wash.