1966 Map of Gunnison

About this map

Gunnison and its neighboring agricultural communities anchor this Sanpete County landscape during the mid-1960s, a period defined by an intricate network of irrigation and rail infrastructure. The San Pitch River and Sevier River supply a complex system of waterworks, including the Gunnison Reservoir, Fayette Canal, and City Ditch, which support the valley's farms. Transport is dominated by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which services Gunnison (Siding) and the residential cores of Centerfield and Fayette. Notable landmarks include the Gunnison Valley High Sch and the Gunnison Cemetery, providing essential geographic anchors for genealogical research. The northern portion of the map is defined by the steep rises of the San Pitch Mountains, featuring unique landforms like The Caterpillar and the historic Old Indian Treaty Boundary that cuts across the terrain.