1964 Map of Redvale

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Wright s Mesa dominates this 1964 survey of the high plateau country, showing the intersection of agricultural irrigation and the natural drainage of the San Miguel River canyon. The small settlement of Redvale serves as a focal point on the mesa, supported by an intricate network of water management features including the Gurley Ditch, Doing Ditch, and Lilylands Canal (North Lateral). These man-made improvements reflect the mid-century effort to sustain ranching and farming in this arid environment.