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1965 Map of Point Creek

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Point Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Grand Mesa dominates the northern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, where the high slopes of the Grand Mesa National Forest give way to a network of desert drainages. The Gunnison River carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a vital corridor for both transport and agriculture. Along its banks, the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad follows the river's bend, marking the primary industrial artery for this region of Delta County.

Evidence of local ranching and water management is visible in the presence of the Star Nelson Ranch and significant irrigation infrastructure like the Lone Star Ditch and Hartland Ditch. These man-made channels divert water from Point Creek and Alkali Creek to support life in the arid valley. The map also records the boundary line between Mesa and Delta counties as it traverses the rugged terrain of Wells Gulch.