1965 Map of Crawford

About this map

Crawford serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s survey of the North Fork Valley, where the town sits at the intersection of agriculture and expanding water management. The irrigation network is highly developed, featuring infrastructure like the Aspen Ditch, Clipper Ditch, and the extensive Gould Canal which supports the livestock and orchards of Fruitland Mesa. A prominent landmark, the Crawford Dam and its reservoir, highlights the era's focus on reclamation and public recreation, flanked by the Crawford Recreation Area. To the east, the landscape transitions into the high country of the Gunnison National Forest, dominated by the massive profile of Saddle Mountain. Notable smaller settlements like Maher and landmarks such as the volcanic spire of Needle Rock provide important navigational and historical markers for the region.