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1963 Map of La Plata

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of La Plata
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

La Plata and its surrounding high desert terrain appear in this detailed survey, situated just south of the Colorado and New Mexico state line. The landscape is defined by the La Plata River corridor and an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Enterprise Ditch, Pioneer Ditch, and Highland Park Ditch. These waterways reflect the region's historical reliance on managed water to support local agriculture and livestock operations like the Two Cross Ranch.

To the west, the map details the rugged transitions of the Greenhorn Hillside and the broad flats of Conger Mesa. Genealogy and local history researchers can locate the La Plata Cem and various family-named landmarks such as Barret Spring and Mc Dermott Arroyo. The map also delineates the boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, marking the intersection of tribal lands and private holdings.