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1961 Map of Carbondale

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Carbondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Crystal River anchors this 1961 survey of the Roaring Fork Valley. Carbondale serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller settlements like Satank, Weaver, and Mulford. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for high-altitude agriculture, including the Rockford Ditch, East Mesa Ditch, and Holland Ditch. The presence of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line following the riverbanks illustrates the historical importance of rail transport for both passengers and local industry in Garfield County.

Rural landmarks like the Rocky Mountain Sch and the Fish Hatchery south of town provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also records early aviation and community infrastructure, noting a Landing Strip and the Athletic Field. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward Red Hill, while family history can be traced through the Fisher Cem and Carbondale Cem.