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1968 Map of La Jara

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of La Jara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad corridor anchors this portion of the San Luis Valley, running north-south through the hub of La Jara. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Empire Canal, Richfield Canal, and numerous laterals that draw from the Alamosa River and La Jara Creek. These waterways support the agricultural character of the settlements at Sanford, Richfield, and Estrella.

Local infrastructure during the late 1960s includes the County Hospital and Fish Hatchery south of the main town site, alongside a Drive-in Theatre and the Lama Airfield. Genealogists will find the La Jara Cem clearly marked, while social history is reflected in the Rodeo Ground near Sanford. The map also delineates the boundary between Alamosa and Conejos Counties, showing how the political line bisects the river and irrigation systems.