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1913 Map of Red Mesa

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Red Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Redmesa and Kline serve as the primary hubs of this high-desert plateau region just north of the Colorado New Mexico Boundary Line. The landscape is defined by the La Plata River and its intricate network of drainage gulches, including Alkali Gulch and Long Hollow. Cultural development is marked by the presence of early irrigation infrastructure like the Pruett Ditch and Durango Ditch, which supported the agricultural community around Red Mesa.

Social and educational centers are clearly identified, from the Fort Lewis School in the north to the Mormon Church and Bruner School further south. The Rio Grande Southern RR skirts the northeastern corner, providing a vital connection to the broader region. This 1911 survey also captures a significant geopolitical marker with the South Boundary Ceded Ute Land, reflecting the era's changing land status in La Plata County.