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1963 Map of Walsenburg South

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Walsenburg South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Walsenburg anchors the northern edge of this 1963 survey, appearing as a developed hub during a period of coal mining and early recreation. The landscape is defined by a dense network of industrial sites, including the Watson Robinson Mines, Cameron Mines, and the Globe Mine, alongside the rail corridors of the Denver and Rio Grande Western and the Colorado and Southern. To the west, the emergence of Lathrop State Park around Lake Meriam and Lake Oehm signals the area's transition toward a regional leisure destination.

Local infrastructure for the community is thoroughly documented, from the Drive-in Theater and Athletic Field to religious and educational landmarks like St Marys Sch. The terrain is marked by prominent features such as The Hogback and Unfug Ridge, which overlook the south-flowing Cucharas River. This map provides a detailed view of Huerfano County before several small mining-related settlements like Ravenwood became increasingly isolated from the larger town center.