1962 Map of Cortez

About this map

The San Juan River carves through a landscape of high mesas and deep canyons across the Four Corners region in the early 1960s. This survey illustrates the intricate geography of the Navajo Indian Reservation and Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, where features like Comb Ridge and the Casa Del Eco Mesa define the local topography. The economic activity of the era is marked by Uranium and vanadium extraction, while the cultural heritage of the area is preserved within Mesa Verde National Park and several national monuments including Hovenweep National Monument.