1983 Map of Durango
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Durango serves as the regional hub for this 1980s landscape, where the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad heads north into the San Juan National Forest. The map captures a transition from the agricultural plateaus of Florida Mesa and Montezuma Mesa to the high wilderness areas of the Weminuche Wilderness. Key water management features such as Vallecito Reservoir, Lemon Reservoir, and the northern reach of Navajo Reservoir define the local hydrology, while the Southern Ute Indian Reservation spans the southern portion of the sheet. Researchers can find numerous small settlements like Gem Village, Ignacio, and the rail-oriented Pagosa Junction (Gato). This edition reflects the region's mid-century development, showing the expansion of Fort Lewis College and the Durango-La Plata Co Airport alongside traditional ranching and mountain landscapes.
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Historical Maps of Durango Through Time
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1898 Durango
La Plata County, CO
1907 Durango
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1908 Durango
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1945 Durango
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1953 Durango
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1954 Durango
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1961 Durango
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1963 Durango
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1966 Durango
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1983 Durango
La Plata County, CO