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Rocky Ford, Colorado Map Art
A new map of Rocky Ford, Colorado, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Rocky Ford, Colorado from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Rocky Ford building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Rocky Ford, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Rocky Ford artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, weβve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly whatβs on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Rocky Ford. So whether itβs for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Rocky Ford brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Rocky Ford, Colorado from 2026.
About Rocky Ford, Colorado
Rocky Ford is a city of 3,876 people in Otero County, Colorado, along the Arkansas River. Its farms became known for watermelon and cantaloupe, and in 1878 a local grower named George W. Swink turned the crop into a celebration called Watermelon Day.
- Named for a river crossingThe town takes its name from a stony place where travelers could ford the Arkansas River, close to where the first town site was laid out.
- The first Watermelon Day, 1878George W. Swink, who lived from 1836 to 1910, was a land developer, fruit grower and State Senator. He started the first Watermelon Day in 1878, handing out free watermelon to people who came to Rocky Ford.
- Melons from the valleyRocky Ford is still known for its watermelon, cantaloupe and other crops. Growers credit the local soil and the way the area's temperatures rise and fall for the good harvests.
Find your street
Names on the Rocky Ford map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Places and landmarks3
- Rocky Ford City Hall
- Babcock Park
- Rocky Ford Golf Course
Streets and roads98
- South Twelfth Street
- North Twelfth Street
- Elm Street
- Swink Avenue
- South Second Street
- County Road Ee.25
- Washington Avenue
- County Road Ee 25
- North Fifth Street
- South Main Street
- Hopkins Avenue
- Beech Avenue
- Ash Avenue
- South 19th Street
- Catalpa Avenue
- North Tenth Street
- West Chestnut Avenue
- Park Street
- North Main Street
- North Second Street
- Third Street
- Fifth Street
- South Fifth Street
- South 16th Street
- First Street
- Railroad Avenue
- County Road Ee.5
- South Seventh Street
- Pine Avenue
- Maple Avenue
Show all 98 streets
- Sycamore Avenue
- Locust Avenue
- Spruce Avenue
- County Road Ee
- Walnut Avenue
- Chestnut Avenue
- North 13th Street
- Willow Avenue
- North Eighth Street
- South Eighth Street
- Cottonwood Avenue
- North Seventh Street
- South 14th Street
- South 13th Street
- North Sixth Street
- North Ninth Street
- South Ninth Street
- South Sixth Street
- South Tenth Street
- South Eleventh Street
- North 14th Street
- North Play Hill Drive
- Burrell Avenue
- Meloneer Drive
- Lincoln Street
- Sixth Street
- South Fourth Street
- South 15th Street
- Front Street
- Veatch Avenue
- Lowell Drive
- North Fourth Street
- Eleventh Street
- Buttercup Lane
- Yucca Drive
- North 15th Street
- Homer Avenue
- Virginia Avenue
- Vine Avenue
- Astro Street
- Cottonwood Lane
- North Third Street
- 16th Street
- 15th Street
- Lois Lane
- Lori Lane
- Franklin Drive
- South Play Hill Drive
- North Eleventh Street
- Sandia Drive
- Elm Avenue
- Tennyson Drive
- South 17th Street
- Cedar Avenue
- South 18th Street
- North First Street
- Tenth Street
- County Road Ee.75
- Thomas Avenue
- Bowen Avenue
- Antrim Street
- South Third Street
- Elizabeth Drive
- McCann
- Seventh Street
- Oak Avenue
- North First
- Emerson Drive
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
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Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
Read our full refund and replacement policy. For questions about your order, email support@knowol.com.
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