1965 Map of Grand Junction

About this map

The Colorado River carves through a landscape of dramatic plateaus and agriculture on this mid-century survey, anchoring the development of Grand Junction and the surrounding Grand Valley. The irrigation network, including the Government Highline Canal and Price Ditch, supported a growing concentration of settlements like Fruitvale, Clifton, and Palisade. To the west, the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR traces the river corridor past Utaline and into Utah. The map reveals the stark geological transitions of the Book Cliffs and Roan Cliffs, separating the river valley from the high, dissected terrain of the Roan Plateau. This edition captures the region's transport infrastructure at a critical time, showing the established routes of Us 6 & 50 alongside remote mountain crossings at Douglas Pass and Baxter Pass.