1969 Map of Whitewater

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western River corridor serves as the primary artery for transport and industry in this Colorado landscape, passing through the settlement of Whitewater. The map documents a complex water management system vital to the arid environment, including the Kannah Creek (Aqueduct), Shropshire Ditch, and Extension Ditch. These man-made features contrast with the deeply eroded natural topography of Unaweep Canyon and Bangs Canyon. Local landmarks such as the Whitewater Cem and the Radio Towers (KREX) near the Desert Reservoir provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians. To the south, the terrain rises toward Mulbern Bench and the expansive area known as The Hunting Ground, reflecting the region's ranching and recreation character in the late 1960s.