1990s Maps of Montrose County, Colorado

1. 1994 Map of Davis Point

   

   1994 Davis Point

   1994 Print · USGS

   The Uncompahgre plateau in the early nineties remains a landscape of high mesas and deep creek basins. Map collectors and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and remote forest routes like the Cushman Road and Roubideau Trail.

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4. 1994 Map of Ute

   

   1994 Ute

   1994 Print · USGS

   Montrose County was a landscape of high-country ranching and forest management during the 1990s. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote operations of the Basin Work Center, the Houser Cow Camp, and the seasonal importance of Monument Lake.

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7. 1994 Map of Naturita

   

   1994 Naturita

   1994 Print · USGS

   Naturita and the San Miguel River valley are captured here in the mid-1990s, illustrating a landscape shaped by both water and mining. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the Parkway Ditch or locate local landmarks including the High School and Hopkins-Montrose County Airport.

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10. 1994 Map of Redvale

    

    1994 Redvale

    1994 Print · USGS

    Wrights Mesa and the canyon lands of western Colorado are shown here in the mid-1990s, when irrigation ditches still defined the local agriculture. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns through the Coventry Cem and the small communities of Redvale and Coventry.

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13. 1994 Map of Moore Mesa

    

    1994 Moore Mesa

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose County was a landscape of high-altitude ranching and forest management during the 1990s. Researchers can locate seasonal outposts like 41 Cow Camp and trace mountain routes like the Monitor Mesa Road or Roubideau Trail.

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16. 1994 Map of Red Canyon

    

    1994 Red Canyon

    1994 Print · USGS

    The canyon country of Western Colorado is shown here at a peak of industrial use during the 1990s. Trace the history of the Cold War uranium boom through the Department of Energy Uranium Reserve and remote sites like the King Solomon Mine and Shamrock Mines.

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19. 1994 Map of Davis Mesa

    

    1994 Davis Mesa

    1994 Print · USGS

    In the 1990s, this area of the Colorado plateau shows a landscape heavily shaped by mineral extraction within the Department of Energy Uranium Reserve. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace dozens of specific claims, including the Hidden Basin Mine, Florence Nellie Mine, and Black Shot Mine.

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22. 1994 Map of Windy Point

    

    1994 Windy Point

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose County in the 1990s is captured here as a landscape of high-country grazing and remote aviation facilities. Trace the pack routes used by ranchers through Porters Cow Camp, locate the forest Landing Strip, and follow old paths like the Burro Trail.

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25. 1994 Map of Dry Creek Basin

    

    1994 Dry Creek Basin

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose County in the mid-1990s reveals a specialized landscape of irrigation and water management across the Shavano Valley. Trace the paths of the West Canal and discover infrastructure like the Olathe Reservoir No 1 and local markers like the Temple Park Highway.

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28. 1994 Map of Big Bucktail Creek

    

    1994 Big Bucktail Creek

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose County was still being actively shaped by mining and irrigation in the early nineties. You can trace the path of the San Miguel River and locate remote landmarks like the Cem and various Mines tucked into the canyon walls.

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31. 1994 Map of Roc Creek

    

    1994 Roc Creek

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose County was a landscape of canyons and mines in the 1990s, defined by the Dolores River. Trace mining history at the Barium Cycle Mine or Sunrise Mine, and locate the Pace Ranch or the Radium Trail.

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34. 1994 Map of Antone Spring

    

    1994 Antone Spring

    1994 Print · USGS

    High-altitude grazing lands and forest service routes define this Montrose County landscape in the early nineties. Researchers can trace historic seasonal outposts like Gray Cow Camp and Lary Y Cow Camp or explore remote paths such as the Roubideau Trail.

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37. 1994 Map of Naturita NW

    

    1994 Naturita NW

    1994 Print · USGS

    Western Colorado's uranium mining legacy is captured here in the mid-1990s, centering on the canyonlands and mesas of Montrose and San Miguel Counties. Researchers can locate extraction sites like the Thunderbolt Mine and the sprawling Department of Energy Uranium Reserve.

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40. 1994 Map of Atkinson Creek

    

    1994 Atkinson Creek

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose and Mesa counties during the 1990s show a landscape of high mesas and heavy mineral extraction. Trace the industrial footprint of the Uranium Reserve near the San Miguel River and the remote Spring Creek Ranch.

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43. 1994 Map of Anderson Mesa

    

    1994 Anderson Mesa

    1994 Print · USGS

    The high mesas of Montrose and San Miguel counties are captured here in the 1990s, revealing a landscape defined by deep river canyons and remote mining claims. Researchers can trace the geography of local industry through sites like the Morning Star Mine, Raven Mine, and the winding Dolores River.

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46. 1994 Map of Uravan

    

    1994 Uravan

    1994 Print · USGS

    Mining operations dominate this stretch of the San Miguel River in the 1990s. Researchers can locate named sites like Sunbeam Mine and the Department of Energy Uranium Reserve.

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49. 1994 Map of Pryor Creek

    

    1994 Pryor Creek

    1994 Print · USGS

    The high country of the Uncompahgre Plateau is captured in the 1990s as it straddles the Montrose and Ouray county lines. Trace historic travel routes like the Old Paradox Road and locate remote outposts such as Silesca Guard Sta and Donley Camp.

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52. 1994 Map of Starvation Point

    

    1994 Starvation Point

    1994 Print · USGS

    Montrose and Mesa counties are shown during the mid-1990s, revealing a landscape of high-altitude ranching and forest management. Researchers can trace historic grazing sites like Dillard Cow Camp or locate the Copper King Mine near Starvation Point.

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55. 1994 Map of Nucla

    

    1994 Nucla

    1994 Print · USGS

    The high desert plateau surrounding Nucla is captured here in the mid-1990s, showcasing a landscape defined by irrigation and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the town's footprint, from the Nucla Cemetery and High Sch to industrial sites like the Strip Mine and Nix Mine.

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58. 1994 Map of Bull Canyon

    

    1994 Bull Canyon

    1994 Print · USGS

    The Colorado plateau during the mid-1990s was a landscape defined by its deep mining roots and rugged uranium reserves. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Monogram Mine and Wedding Bell Mine or locate the site of Indian Henrys Cabin.

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61. 1994 Map of Paradox

    

    1994 Paradox

    1994 Print · USGS

    Paradox Valley in the 1990s remained a landscape defined by its mining heritage and unusual drainage. Geologists and local historians can trace the Cashin Mine, the Paradox Cem, and operations like the Morning Glory Mine.

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