1964 Map of Norwood

About this map

Wrights Mesa serves as the agricultural heart of this region in the mid-1960s, defined by a complex network of irrigation systems including Smugglers Ditch, Gurley Ditch, and Truax Ditch. These man-made waterways redirect flow across the high plateau to support ranching and farming near the primary settlement of Norwood. The town center reveals a classic mid-century rural landscape, featuring a Rodeo Ground, Drive-in Theater, and the Norwood Airport. To the north, the terrain drops dramatically into the Canyon of the San Miguel River, which snakes through the Uncompahgre National Forest below Patterson Mountain. Smaller settlements like Coventry and Naturita are visible along the main roads, while family-named landmarks such as the Williams Landing Strip and Williams Reservoir point to the local importance of private aviation and water rights during this era.