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1979 Map of Mud Creek

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Mud Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

McElmo Creek carves a significant path through the northern landscape of this 1970s survey, marking a transition between the rugged canyonlands and the irrigated agricultural lands of the Montezuma Valley. The map highlights a complex relationship between natural water features like Mud Creek and the man-made infrastructure of the Duncan Ditch and Highline Ditch, which supported the region's farming and ranching. Large portions of the territory are designated as the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, illustrating the intersection of tribal lands and public history.

Evidence of early preservation and local infrastructure is visible at the Yucca House Nat Mon and the County Airport. Significant landmarks like Aztec Divide and Gifford Knoll provide geological context, while Majors Cem offers a grounded reference point for genealogists. The presence of numerous gravel pits and a Quarry indicates the active extraction industry that shaped the local economy alongside the Montezuma Valley irrigation systems.