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1963 Map of Flora Vista

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Flora Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Animas River valley between Farmington and Aztec reveals a landscape defined by complex irrigation and early transportation networks in the early 1960s. The presence of the Denver and Rio Grande Western corridor running parallel to the river highlights the importance of the rail system in this high-desert region. Settlements like Flora Vista and Spencerville are shown in their mid-century character, supported by an intricate series of water works including Farmers Ditch, Independent Ditch, and the Elledge Mill Ditch.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks such as Flora Vista Cem, the Memory Gardens (Cem), and the Koogler Jr High Sch. The map also captures significant archaeological and modern infrastructure, from the Aztec Ruins to the Municipal Airport. The terrain is characterized by numerous arroyos, such as Hargis Arroyo and Blanchett Arroyo, which drain toward the river through the Bald Mesa plateau.