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1962 Map of Silt

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Silt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Colorado River corridor defines this 1962 survey, showcasing the vital irrigation networks that sustained the agricultural landscape of Cactus Valley. The town of Silt serves as a central hub, situated along the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line. This rail-and-river connection is reinforced by a complex system of water management, including the Farmers Irrigation Co Ditch and the Ware and Hinds Ditch, which redirect water from the river to the surrounding fields.

To the north, the striking ridge of the Grand Hogback rises sharply, separated by the Harvey Gap and the Grass Valley Reservoir. The map captures a moment of mid-century development with the presence of the Rifle Municipal Airport and a Drive-in Theater near Antlers. Researchers can trace the transition from the rugged highlands of Weible Peak down to the industrial activity of local Gravel Pits along the riverbanks.