1961 Map of Carbondale

About this map

The Roaring Fork River and Crystal River define the lower elevations of this 1961 survey, where the valley floor supports the town of Carbondale and the smaller settlements of Sutank and White Hill. Irrigation is central to the area's development, evidenced by an extensive network including the Rockford Ditch, East Mesa Ditch, and Glenwood Ditch. The presence of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks running alongside the river highlights the importance of rail transport for both passengers and the local mining and ranching economy.