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1964 Map of Redvale

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Redvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Redvale and Coventry anchor this high-mesa landscape in the early 1960s, situated near the boundary of Montrose and San Miguel Counties. The terrain is defined by deep incisions through the Colorado Plateau, notably the winding Naturita Canyon and the massive drainage of Naturita Creek. These natural features are matched by an intricate network of man-made irrigation infrastructure, such as the Gurley Ditch, Doing Ditch, and Lilylands Canal (North Lateral), which reflect the agricultural priorities of the era.

The San Miguel River cuts across the northern edge of the sheet, while family-named landmarks like Wrights Canyon and Wickson Draw suggest the area's homesteading history. Genealogists can find the Coventry Cem located near the eastern edge of the survey. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and various jeep trails throughout the draws and parks like Mailbox Park illustrate the rural, resource-based economy of the mid-20th century.