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1964 Map of Naturita

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Naturita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The San Miguel River carves through this landscape, anchoring the mining and agricultural development of western Colorado. The town of Naturita serves as the central hub, flanked by the residential pockets of West Vancorum and East Vancorum. Evidence of mid-century industrial activity is prominent, with various Mines and Mine Tailings located near the riverbank, particularly upstream from the main settlement.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, as seen in the extensive Williams Ditch and Chatfield Ditch systems that divert river water to the surrounding canyonlands. Local infrastructure is well-established, including the Hopkins-Montrose County Airport and a Drive-in Theater east of the town center. The map also delineates the high country, with Naturita Ridge and Sawtooth Ridge providing significant topographical relief against the winding river valley.