1962 Map of Grand Junction

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Grand Junction serves as the primary hub at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR, anchor points for the agricultural development of the valley. This mid-century survey illustrates the vital irrigation network supporting local orchards and fields, featuring the Government Highline Canal and the Grand Valley Canal. The landscape transitions sharply from the irrigated lowlands near Fruita and Loma to the towering elevations of the Book Cliffs and Roan Cliffs. To the south, the protected terrain of Colorado National Monument overlooks the settlement corridor, while the Grand Mesa National Forest dominates the eastern horizon. Remote outposts such as Watson and Dragon are documented near the border, connected by the high desert reaches of Evacuation Creek.