1962 Map of Silt

About this map

The Colorado River carves through the center of this landscape, flanked by a complex network of early water management systems vital to the development of the Cactus Valley. Irrigation infrastructure like the Lower Cactus Valley Ditch, Last Chance Ditch, and Sun Rising Ditch trace the efforts to cultivate this arid terrain. The settlement of Silt and the smaller community of Antlers are positioned along the vital transportation corridor formed by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, which mirrors the river’s path.