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1962 Map of Silt

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Silt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The Colorado River valley dominates this 1960s landscape, where the settlement of Silt serves as a hub for the surrounding agricultural and industrial activities. The town is flanked by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and the modern corridor of Interstate 70, reflecting the region's historical reliance on transportation networks. To the north, the striking Grand Hogback ridge separates the valley from the Grass Valley Reservoir and the Rifle Gap State Recreation Area, while the Harvey Gap provides a natural break in the terrain.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by an intricate network of irrigation channels like the Farmers Irrigation Company Ditch and the Last Chance Ditch serving Cactus Valley. The presence of the Garfield County Airport and various Gravel Pits illustrates the mid-century infrastructure supporting this Garfield County community, while the Wheeler State Wildlife Area preserves the riparian environment along the river's edge.