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2016 Map of Saguache

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Saguache
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Saguache serves as a focal point in this high-altitude landscape, where the grid of historic streets like Gunnison Ave and Pitkin Ave meets the open ranching country of the San Luis Valley. This 2016 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the region, documenting a complex network of irrigation infrastructure including the Lawrence Ditch, Star Ditch, and Big Meadow Ditch. These man-made channels diverge from Saguache Creek, supporting the agricultural base of the valley floor.

To the west and south, the terrain rises into the foothills, marked by distinctive features such as Devils Knob and Flagpole Hill. Genealogy and local history researchers can identify the locations of Campo Santo Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery, while the presence of Saguache Municipal Airport and the far-reaching Rio Grande Canal show the modern connectivity and enduring hydrologic engineering that define this part of Saguache County.