1965 Map of Millwood

About this map

Millwood sits at the heart of this Montezuma County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of early irrigation and timber infrastructure within the San Juan National Forest. The map documents a transition from early industrial extraction to managed water resources, evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade winding through the southern canyons and numerous family or company-named water bodies like Old Logging Camp Reservoir, Porters Camp, and Joe Moore Reservoir. The terrain drops from the heights of Haycamp Mesa toward the Mancos River, with the Jackson Gulch Reservoir and an extensive system of waterworks including the Rush Ditch and various aqueducts showing the engineering required to support high-altitude ranching and settlement. These features provide a clear record of the local water rights and land use patterns established by the mid-1960s.