1967 Map of Saguache

About this map

Saguache serves as the focal point for this 1967 survey, where the San Luis Valley meets the rising foothills. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, showing the concentration of civic life near Hillside Cem and the Saguache Municipal Airport. The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, including the Lawrence Ditch, Saguache Reservoir, and the Rio Grande Canal, reflecting the region's agricultural reliance on coordinated irrigation. Beyond the irrigated flats, the terrain rises sharply toward landmarks like Flagpole Hill and Devils Knob. High-desert features such as Onion Spring and various Prospects dot the southern canyons, while the northern edge near the Smelter points to the area's industrial history. Genealogists will find the location of both Hillside Cem and the Campo Santo Cem particularly valuable for tracing local family history.