1966 Map of Del Norte

About this map

The Rio Grande winds through this Colorado landscape, where the settlement of Del Norte sits at the base of Lookout Mountain. This 1960s survey documents a highly organized agricultural valley defined by an extensive network of water management, including the Twelvemile Canal, Midland Canal, and Farmers Union Canal. To the north, the Rio Grande National Forest rises toward East Butte and the distinctive Elephant Rocks. The town's local infrastructure is well-marked, featuring a Hospital, Ranger Station, and the Del Norte Municipal and County Airport. Transportation is anchored by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which parallels the river through Evansville. Genealogists will find the Del Norte Cem and the more remote Valdese Cem useful for tracing local history in this high-altitude basin.