1965 Map of Blanca, 1968 Print
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1965 Map of Blanca

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The town of Blanca serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, situated where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad crosses the high plains of the San Luis Valley. The landscape is defined by its extensive water management and transportation infrastructure, including the Smith Reservoir, the Garland Ditch, and the Blanca Municipal Airport. The interaction between the natural drainage of Trinchera Creek and Sangre de Cristo Creek and the man-made Aqueduct reflects the vital role of irrigation in this arid region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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