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1964 Map of Norwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The San Miguel River cuts a deep path through the plateaus of southwestern Colorado in this mid-1960s survey, separating the high grounds of Upper Mailbox Park from the agricultural and residential centers below. The town of Norwood serves as a local hub on Wrights Mesa, characterized by its concentration of community landmarks including the Norwood Cem, the local Norwood Airport, and a Drive-In Theater. This era reveals a landscape transitioning between traditional ranching and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the numerous irrigation features like the Issac Grey Ditch and private water sources such as Williams Reservoir.

Industry and aviation mark the terrain surrounding the small settlements of Coventry and Naturita. The presence of several Mines and Gravel Pits along Naturita Mesa and the canyon edges highlights the area's mineral extraction history, while the Williams Landing Strip suggests the importance of aerial access in this high-altitude region. To the north, the boundary of the Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses Patterson Mountain, where the land rises toward the plateau's edge.