Join Free
1968 Map of Redmesa, 1972 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1968 Map of Redmesa

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Southern Ute Indian Reservation Boundary cuts through the southwestern Colorado landscape, where the La Plata River winds through the high Red Mesa. Small agrarian settlements like Redmesa and Marvel anchor the high ground, connected by rural routes such as Wheeler Dr. The land use of the late 1960s is defined by a sophisticated water management system designed to support agriculture in this arid region, featuring the Pioneer Ditch and Enterprise Ditch. Extensive resource extraction is evident across the quadrangle, with numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and a specific Drill Hole marking the industry of the era. The terrain is deeply incised by drainage systems like Johnson Canyon and Government Draw, while geological landmarks such as South Cinder Butte and Cinder Bluffs stand out in the southeastern corner near the New Mexico border.

Find a feature on this map

43 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 27 inches

Editions of this 1968 Redmesa Map

Historical Maps of Redmesa Through Time

166 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain