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1922 Map of Conejos

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Conejos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The eastern expanse of the San Luis Valley meets the high elevations of the Rio Grande National Forest in this 1922 survey. The lower elevations are defined by a network of irrigation canals and early agricultural settlements such as Capulin, Guadalupe, and Antonito. Local social life centers on institutions like Bowen Church and the Bronson School, while the southern reaches show the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR winding through the terrain near the Toltec Section House.

The landscape transitions from the developed valley floor to the remote high country, where the Alamosa River and Jara Creek emerge from the peaks. Numerous mountain landmarks provide clues to early ranching and mining history, from the Mestas Stone House and Horton Ranch to the Levels Mine located near Jasper. Water management is already a critical feature of the region, evidenced by the La Jara Reservoir and Alamosa Reservoir situated among the summits.