1968 Map of Moffat North

About this map

The settlement of Moffat sits at the southern edge of this San Luis Valley landscape, surveyed in the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by a complex network of flowing wells and seasonal drainages, including the San Luis Creek and the North Branch Saguache Creek. This area illustrates the critical role of groundwater in Colorado's high-altitude basins, with numerous wells scattered across the valley floor to support the region's agricultural and ranching efforts. In the northern reaches, the small community of Mirage appears alongside an Old Railroad Grade, marking the legacy of transportation routes that once traversed the flats. Notable geographic markers like Big Hollow Gulch and localized industry such as a Gravel Pit provide specific points of reference for those studying the physical development and land use of Saguache County.