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1966 Map of Gunnison

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Gunnison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Gunnison and Centerfield anchor this mid-1960s survey of the Sanpete Valley, where the San Pitch River joins the Sevier River. The landscape is a complex network of agricultural irrigation, featuring the Gunnison Fayette Canal, City Ditch, and Highland Canal supporting the valley floor. To the east, the San Pitch Mountains rise sharply, marked by local landmarks like The Caterpillar and Chalk Hill.

A notable historical marker, the Indian Treaty Boundary, cuts across the center of the sheet, reflecting the area's frontier heritage. Transportation is defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which services the Gunnison Siding. Local civic life is centered around the Gunnison Valley High Sch and the Gunnison Cemetery, while small-scale industry is visible in various prospects and a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks.