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1962 Map of Edwards

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Edwards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Eagle River carves through the heart of this mid-century Colorado landscape, serving as the primary corridor for transportation and water management. Along its banks, the settlement of Edwards appears as a small mountain community anchored by Edwards Siding and proximity to the White River National Forest. The map documents an intricate network of irrigation canals essential to high-country agriculture, including the Brett Ditch, Metcalf Ditch, and the Terrell and Ford Ditch.

North of the river, the terrain ascends sharply toward Red and White Mountain, bisected by numerous drainages like Berry Creek and June Creek. The infrastructure of the era is evident in features such as the Avon Siding and a dedicated Landing Strip near the river. This survey captures the transition of the valley from a quiet ranching and rail outpost toward the recreational and residential hub it would later become, evidenced by the early placement of Interchange 163 and Interchange 167 along the emerging highway route.