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1967 Map of Hickey Bridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hickey Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Saguache Creek and its tributary, the North Branch Saguache Creek, define the lower topography of this 1967 landscape, where water management is central to the valley floor. Large-scale irrigation works like the Rio Grande Canal and the Taylor Ashley Ditch cut across the terrain, reflecting the agricultural engineering required for this high-altitude region. To the northwest, the elevation rises sharply toward Mc Intyre Ridge and McIntyre Canyon, providing a stark contrast to the web of wells and arroyos below.

Evidence of local movement and small-scale industry appears near the namesake Hickey Bridge and various Prospects tucked into the northern gulches. Features such as Saguache Reservoir and the Gravel Pit highlight the community's reliance on localized resources and water storage. This survey records a transitional zone where the rugged San Luis Valley foothills meet an organized network of ranching infrastructure.