1955 Map of Trinidad
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
The San Luis Valley serves as a stark geographical anchor for this mid-century survey, bounded by the dramatic uplift of the Sangre de Cristo Range and the towering heights of Blanca Peak. To the east, the Wet Mountains and the distinct volcanic form of Huerfano Butte overlook a landscape transitioning into the high plains. The region’s reliance on water management is evident through a complex network of irrigation features like the Union Ditch, San Luis Canal, and Trinchera Canal, which support settlements along the Rio Grande and Conejos River. For family historians, the map preserves the locations of numerous rural institutions, including the Wahatoya School and Medina Plaza, alongside the industrial presence of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad as it winds through the mountain passes.
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