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1968 Map of Capulin

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Capulin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Alamosa River and La Jara Creek dominate this 1960s landscape, illustrating a complex network of water management in the San Luis Valley. The settlement of Capulin serves as a local hub, situated near the St Josephs Cem and Capulin Cem. The map reveals an intricate system of irrigation and drainage essential for high-altitude agriculture, including the Monte Vista Canal, Scandinavian Ditch, and Citizens Ditch.

North of the river, the small community of Morgan is flanked by the Morgan Drain and Morganville Ditch. The transition from the valley floor to the rising Arroyo terrain is marked by seasonal watercourses like Spring Creek and the La Jara Arroyo. This survey documents a critical period of water use, where nearly every acre is tied to a specific named ditch or canal system, reflecting the area's deep-rooted reliance on these engineered waterways.