1967 Map of Villa Grove

About this map

Villa Grove and the nearby Mineral Hot Springs anchor this portion of the San Luis Valley during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high peaks to the valley floor, where complex irrigation systems like the San Luis Company Ditch and the Schultze Dettrick Ditch divert water from San Luis Creek to support local agriculture. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade running through the northern sections of the map points to the region's earlier industrial period when rail was vital for moving ores and supplies between mountain mining camps.