2001 Map of Del Norte

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the character of this 2001 Colorado landscape, cutting through the center of the sheet and feeding an intricate network of irrigation systems. Settlements like Del Norte and Evansville sit along the riverbanks, supported by a series of engineered waterways including the Farmers Union Canal, Rio Grande Canal, and Midland Canal. To the north and south, the terrain rises sharply into the Rio Grande National Forest, marked by landmarks such as the Elephant Rocks and Lookout Mountain. Local history and genealogy interest is concentrated around the Del Norte Cem and the small communities of Peñascito and Valdeses in the southeast. The map reveals the vital connection between the river and the surrounding high-desert agriculture, where named laterals and gravel pits show a landscape shaped by water management and resource extraction.