1967 Map of Manassa
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
The irrigated plains of the San Luis Valley are defined here by an intricate web of water management, where the Rio San Antonio and Conejos River feed a dense network of man-made channels including the Richfield Canal and Manassa Ditch. This 1967 survey captures the agricultural heart of the region, anchored by the town of Manassa, famed as the birthplace of boxing legend Jack Dempsey, commemorated here at Jack Dempsey Park. The settlement pattern follows the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which links the communities of Romeo and Bountiful across the flat, high-altitude terrain. Notable for genealogists are the multiple burial sites, such as Old Manassa Cem and New Manassa Cem, reflecting the area’s deep-rooted Mormon pioneer heritage. To the east, the San Luis Hills rise above the wetlands of the Sego Springs State Wildlife Area, providing a sharp contrast to the gridded farmland.
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Editions of this 1967 Manassa Map
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Historical Maps of Manassa Through Time
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