1964 Map of Gurley Canyon

About this map

The San Miguel River carves a deep diagonal path through this 1964 survey of the Colorado high country, separating the expansive reaches of Iron Springs Mesa from Beaver Mesa. This landscape is defined by its complex irrigation network, critical for supporting local livestock and ranching operations like the San Miguel Ranch. A series of historic waterways, including the Gurley Ditch, Bolinger Ditch, and Goshorn Ditch, trace the contours of the land to feed prominent water bodies such as Gurley Reservoir and Cone Reservoir.