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1950 Map of Atkinson Creek

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Atkinson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The San Miguel River carves through the southwestern corner of this 1950 survey, marking the industrial importance of Uravan during the post-war uranium boom. This edition was produced in collaboration with the United States Atomic Energy Commission, reflecting the area's strategic significance for mineral extraction. The complex topography is defined by the Atkinson Breaks and the expansive Spring Mesa, where the Wright Mine stands as a primary landmark of the local mining economy.

Away from the river, the landscape transitions into the high-plateau terrain of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Here, isolated features like the Spring Creek Ranch and Blue Springs suggest a history of ranching and water resource management. The intricate drainage network, including Big Atkinson Creek and Burro Creek, illustrates the erosional patterns across the Little Atkinson Mesa and Hog Point.