1970s Maps of Montrose County, Colorado

1. 1973 Map of Camel Back, 1975 Print

   

   1973 Camel Back

   1975 Print · USGS

   The Uncompahgre Plateau during the early 1970s reveals a landscape of high mesas and isolated cabins. Trace the paths of early settlers and forest rangers along Divide Road to landmarks like the Ben Lower Cabin and Potter Spring.

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4. 1973 Map of Ute, 1975 Print

   

   1973 Ute

   1975 Print · USGS

   The Uncompahgre high country in the early seventies shows a landscape of timber and remote ranching. Trace old mountain routes like the Ray Trail to find Maupin Cow Camp, Monument Lake, and a lonely mountain Cem.

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7. 1973 Map of Big Bucktail Creek, 1975 Print

   

   1973 Big Bucktail Creek

   1975 Print · USGS

   Montrose County in the early seventies is mapped here as a landscape of high mesas and river irrigation. Researchers can trace the flow of the San Miguel River through the Doing Ditch and locate the small Cem near Pinon.

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10. 1973 Map of Dry Creek Basin, 1975 Print

    

    1973 Dry Creek Basin

    1975 Print · USGS

    Montrose County in the early 1970s shows a high-desert landscape defined by water engineering and ranching access. Researchers can trace the drainage of Dry Creek Basin or locate the Olathe Reservoir No 1 and the remote Temple Park.

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13. 1973 Map of Pryor Creek, 1975 Print

    

    1973 Pryor Creek

    1975 Print · USGS

    High-altitude forest management and remote camps define this Colorado landscape during the 1970s. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Old Paradox Road while locating the Silesca Guard Sta and Donley Camp.

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16. 1973 Map of Antone Spring, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Antone Spring

    1976 Print · USGS

    Montrose and Ouray Counties are shown in the 1970s as a landscape of high-altitude camps and primitive trails. You can trace the routes of the Roubideau Trail and Transfer Road to historic sites like Gray Cow Camp and Darling Lake.

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19. 1973 Map of Moore Mesa, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Moore Mesa

    1976 Print · USGS

    The high mesas of Montrose County are documented here in the early 1970s, showing the seasonal ranching outposts of the western slope. Researchers can trace land use patterns through scattered landmarks like Beach Cow Camp, Blackburn Cow Camp, and the Mesa Guard Sta.

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22. 1973 Map of Starvation Point, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Starvation Point

    1976 Print · USGS

    Montrose and Mesa counties are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of high-country cattle camps and mining claims. Genealogists and historians can trace the Copper King Mine, the isolated Fortyseven Cow Camp, and landmarks like Starvation Point.

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25. 1973 Map of Government Springs, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Government Springs

    1976 Print · USGS

    The high mesa country of the San Juan foothills is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by forest boundaries and remote water sources. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Dave Wood Road and locate specific landmarks such as Government Springs and Dewdrop Springs.

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28. 1973 Map of Cottonwood Basin, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Cottonwood Basin

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Uncompahgre Plateau in the 1970s is shown as a network of remote mesa-top trails and vital upland water sources. Researchers can trace historic seasonal outposts and water management features like Fall Cabin Camp, the Harry White Reservoirs, and Twin Lake.

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31. 1973 Map of Kelso Point, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Kelso Point

    1976 Print · USGS

    Mesa and Montrose counties are shown here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of isolated mesas and deep creek forks. Researchers can trace the remote Picket Corral Ranch and high-altitude landmarks like Love Lake and Sawmill Mesa.

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34. 1973 Map of Davis Point, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Davis Point

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Uncompahgre National Forest plateau is captured here in the early seventies, detailing a landscape of steep mesas and canyon drainages. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Transfer Road and the Roubideau Trail past landmarks such as Davis Point and Moore Basin Lake.

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37. 1973 Map of Escalante Forks, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Escalante Forks

    1977 Print · USGS

    Mesa and Delta counties in the early 1970s reveal a high-plateau landscape defined by remote forest service trails and vital water sources. Researchers can trace historic stock routes and mountain outposts like the Gunnison Palmer Trail, Remlap, and Steamboat Spring.

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40. 1974 Map of La Sal, 1975 Print

    

    1974 La Sal

    1975 Print · USGS

    The high plateau and jagged peaks of the Utah-Colorado border come alive in the 1970s, showing a landscape defined by ranching and Cold War-era mining. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads like Pine Lodge Ranch or locate the numerous named claims including the Vanadium Queen Mine and Uranium Girl Mine.

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