1964 Map of Monte Vista
USGS Topo · Published 1968About this map
The Rio Grande flows through this San Luis Valley landscape, supporting a complex network of irrigation that defines local agriculture. By the mid-1960s, the Monte Vista and Piedra Valley Canal and the Swede and Star Ditch represent a highly engineered approach to water management in the high desert. The city of Monte Vista serves as the regional hub, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad intersects with major transit routes like Gunbarrel Road. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites, including the San Luis Valley Cem, Monte Vista Cem, and Rock Creek Cem. The map also captures specialized cultural landmarks of the era, such as the Movie Manor Landing Area and a Drive-in Theater, alongside the southern boundaries of the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge.
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Editions of this 1964 Monte Vista Map
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Historical Maps of Monte Vista Through Time
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