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1968 Map of Loma Linda

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Loma Linda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Southern Ute Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across this landscape southeast of Durango, where the Animas River and Florida River shape the local topography. This 1968 survey highlights the agricultural and industrial transformation of the mesas, evidenced by a dense network of irrigation infrastructure including the Denver and Rio Grande Western Ditch, Florida Canal, and Pioneer Ditch. These waterways support small communities like Loma Linda and Grandview while feeding the Pastorius Reservoir.

Natural resource extraction is a primary theme, with numerous Gas Well sites and Gravel Pits scattered near the Ignacio Plant. Local landmarks such as the Florida Mesa Sch, the Crestview Memorial Garden, and the Drive-in Theatre near Carbon Junction provide clear points of reference for genealogists. The presence of the County Airport and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line further documents the regional transit and energy infrastructure during this period.