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1965 Map of Baldy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge occupies much of this landscape, characterized by an extensive system of Flowing Wells and low-lying wetlands. Along the western edge, Hansen Bluff rises above the valley floor, while the Sangre de Cristo range begins its ascent to the east. The presence of numerous wells across the terrain indicates a reliance on the artesian basin of the San Luis Valley during the mid-1960s.

Transportation through this high-altitude basin is anchored by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which passes through the small settlement of Baldy. The map also delineates the Grant Boundary and the line separating Alamosa Co Costilla Co, providing a clear view of the regional land divisions and historical property lines in this part of Colorado. To the south, a prominent Basaltic formation stands as a distinct geological landmark near a local Spring.