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1968 Map of Moffat North

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Moffat North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The high desert floor of the San Luis Valley is defined by a sparse but essential network of water management in this 1968 study. The settlement of Moffat sits in the southeastern corner, serving as a focal point for the surrounding flatlands. To the north, Mirage appears along the primary roadway, while the landscape is punctuated by numerous Flowing Wells and individual Flowing Well sites, indicating the critical role of artesian water for life and ranching in this arid Colorado basin.

Natural drainage is marked by the winding course of San Luis Creek and the North Branch Saguache Creek, which transition from the foothills into the valley. Significant terrain features like Big Hollow Gulch descend from the higher ground in the northwest. Evidence of local industry is limited to isolated Gravel Pit locations, reflecting the rural and resource-dependent character of Saguache County during the late 1960s.