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1967 Map of Garcia

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Garcia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sangre De Cristo Grant dominates this high-altitude landscape in southern Costilla County, showcasing a complex network of irrigation and water management essential to life in the San Luis Valley. The map documents an intricate system of waterways, including the Eastdale Culebra Canal, Chalufa Ditch, and several branch canals feeding into Eastdale Reservoir No 1. These features highlight the area's agricultural foundations, where water rights and topographical engineering dictate settlement patterns.

Settlements like Jaroso, Garcia, and Mesita are situated along the plains, often near key water sources or transportation routes. An Old Railroad Grade running through the western portion of the quadrangle points to earlier industrial eras, while the presence of a Rodeo Ground near Mesita and isolated features such as a Grave and a small Cemery reflect the personal and community history of this borderland region. To the east, the dramatic rise of San Pedro Mesa provides a stark contrast to the surveyed grid of the valley floor.