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1965 Map of Yellow Jacket, 1984 Print
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1965 Map of Yellow Jacket

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Yellow Jacket and the nearby community of Lewis serve as the primary anchors in this high-desert landscape of Montezuma County. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic incisions, notably Sandstone Canyon and Yellow Jacket Canyon, which carve through the plateau toward the Dolores River in the northeast corner. This 1960s-era survey illustrates a rural economy reliant on water management, evidenced by the intricate system of lateral irrigation ditches and pipelines crossing the fields. Local history is deeply rooted in the area's small-town institutions, such as Emmanuel Ch, and the preservation of lineage at Fairview Cem and Sunnyside Cem. The northeastern reach of the map transitions into the San Juan National Forest, where the prominence of Lone Dome overlooks the river valley, marking a sharp contrast between the agricultural flats and the more varied topography of the forest boundary.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain