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1966 Map of Homelake, 1968 Print
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1966 Map of Homelake

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes across this mid-century landscape, defining a region where water management and veteran care meet. The Homelake State Veterans Center serves as a prominent landmark near Sherman Lake, anchoring a community built around the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation, including the Centennial Ditch and Empire Canal, which transformed this high-altitude basin into a productive agricultural zone. Small rail-side locales like Sugar Junction and Zinzer point to the historic importance of transport in moving goods and people. To the south, the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and San Luis Valley Airport reflect a transition toward conservation and modern infrastructure, while names like Schwarzbeck and Sanderson hint at the family-centered settlement patterns of the San Luis Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain