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1962 Map of Montrose West

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Montrose West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Uncompahgre River corridor dominates this 1960s landscape, illustrating the critical intersection of natural hydrology and man-made irrigation in Western Colorado. The town of Montrose serves as the focal point, with the Denver and Rio Grande Western tracks threading through its industrial and residential core. Beyond the town limits, the reliance on diverted water is evident through the complex network of the Montrose and Delta Canal, West Canal, and the BNB Lateral, which transformed the surrounding mesas into productive land.

Local landmarks such as the Maple Grove School and Grandview Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the valley. The topography shifts dramatically from the agricultural flats of Shavano Valley to the prominent heights of Beaver Hill and Franklin Mesa. This map also documents the era's utility infrastructure, including the Radio Towers (KUBC) and a local Landing Strip.