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1962 Map of De Beque

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of De Beque
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The town of De Beque serves as the central hub of this 1960s landscape, situated at the confluence of the Colorado River and Roan Creek. The area's development is closely tied to the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which follows the river's winding path through the canyon. An intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Bluestone Valley Ditch, Larkin Ditch, and Reservoir Ditch No 2, reflects the essential role of water management in this arid terrain.

Beyond the river valley, the geography rises sharply toward Samson Mesa and Horsethief Mountain. Public lands are well-represented with portions of the White River National Forest and Grand Mesa National Forest bordering the eastern and southern edges of the sheet. Local travel is defined by the De Beque Cutoff Road and routes leading toward Mount Low, providing a clear view of the regional transport infrastructure in the early sixties.