1967 Map of Ridgway

About this map

Ridgway sits at the confluence of the Uncompahgre River and Dallas Creek, serving as a focal point for the ranching and transport networks of western Colorado in the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by massive plateau features like Log Hill Mesa and Miller Mesa, which overlook the fertile drainage of Pleasant Valley. These high benches are crisscrossed by a network of drainage systems such as Horsefly Creek and Fisher Creek, where water management is evident through features like Elephant Reservoir and the Dallas Ditch.