1968 Map of Highline Lake

About this map

Water management and desert recreation define this western Colorado landscape in the late 1960s. The Government Highline Canal cuts across the lower terrain, supporting the agricultural needs of the high desert while feeding into Highline Lake and Mack Mesa Lake. This area, designated as the Highline Lake State Recreational Area, features a Campground and Picnic Area, highlighting the mid-century shift toward outdoor leisure in the Grand Valley region.