1967 Map of Manassa

About this map

Agricultural life in the San Luis Valley is defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and canals that radiate across the landscape of Conejos County. The settlement of Manassa serves as a central hub, flanked by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad which runs parallel to U.S. 285. This 1967 field-checked survey highlights the community's local heritage through landmarks like Jack Dempsey Park and the Rodeo Ground, while preserving the locations of Old Manassa Cem, New Manassa Cem, and Soward Cem. The topography is dominated by the San Luis Hills and the meandering paths of the Conejos River and Rio San Antonio. The sheer volume of named water features, such as the Manassa Ditch and Bountiful Lateral, illustrates the critical importance of water management to the residents of nearby Romeo, Bountiful, and Los Cerritos.