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1962 Map of Grand Junction

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Grand Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The confluence of the Colorado River and Gunnison River serves as the focal point for this mid-century western Colorado survey. The city of Grand Junction is shown in transition, with established downtown grids centered on Main St and the Courthouse expanding into residential and industrial developments. Notable infrastructure of the era includes Walker Field to the north and the expansive Denver and Rio Grande Western rail lines that fueled the local economy.

South of the rivers, Orchard Mesa reveals a complex network of irrigation, including the Grand Valley Canal and Highline Canal, essential for the region's agricultural roots. The western edge of the map is defined by the steep, dramatic rise of the Colorado National Monument and the deep incisions of No Thoroughfare Canyon. Genealogists will find significant detail in the various burial grounds, such as the Municipal Cemetery and IOOF Cemetery, alongside community institutions like the State Home and Training School.