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1963 Map of Flora Vista

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Flora Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Animas River valley serves as the central corridor for this 1963 survey, where an intricate network of irrigation canals like the Farmers Ditch and Elledge Mill Ditch supports the riverside agricultural economy. This mid-century view shows the growing settlements of Aztec, Flora Vista, and Spencerville during a period of infrastructure expansion. Transportation and industrial development are evident through the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and the path of U.S. Highway 550, which parallel the river's course.

Local history and archaeology are prominently featured, most notably the Aztec Ruins located on the edge of the Aztec townsite. The terrain transitions from the river valley up to Bald Mesa, cut by numerous drainage systems such as Jones Arroyo and Blancett Arroyo. Genealogical details include the Flora Vista Cem and educational sites like the Koogler Jr High Sch, providing a clear record of the community's layout before later suburban expansion.