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1964 Map of Monte Vista

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Monte Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Monte Vista serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, situated where the Rio Grande meets a complex network of agricultural infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its early water management, featuring the Monte Vista Canal, Swede Ditch, and the combined Denver and Rio Grande Western and Lariat Canal. These waterways supported the development of small settlements like Torres, Lariat, and Maxeyville, alongside civic staples such as St Joseph Sch and Central Sch.

To the south, the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge borders the town, while the western terrain shifts from irrigated valley floor toward Nicomodes Gulch. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by multiple burial sites, including the San Luis Valley Cem and Rock Creek Cem. Unique landmarks like the Movie Manor Landing Area and its adjacent Drive-in Theater reveal the specialized recreational land use of the period.