1963 Map of Dallas

About this map

Dallas and the Uncompahgre River valley dominate this mid-century topographic survey, showing a landscape defined by the legacies of transportation and irrigation. The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad follows the river's path, while a discarded Old Railroad Grade traces the terrain nearby, marking the evolving infrastructure of the region. To the south, the County Fairground and Orvis Hot Spring stand as local landmarks amidst a complex network of water management features, including the Alkali Ditch No 1, Sneva Ditch, and Victor Reservoir. High ground transitions into the Uncompahgre National Forest, where named peaks and ridges like Onion Hill and Ramshorn Ridge rise above the many drainages and gulches. The presence of a Gaging Sta near Dallas indicates the ongoing importance of monitoring the river's flow for the surrounding agricultural and forest lands.