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1960 Map of Atkinson Creek

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Atkinson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this 1960 revision, showcasing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high plateaus. The topography is carved by a complex network of drainages, including Big Atkinson Creek and West Atkinson Creek, which tumble through the Atkinson Breaks. This era of the Montrose County backcountry reveals a transition toward land management and recreation, evidenced by the presence of a remote Airstrip and a networked Truck Trail winding through Hog Park.

Evidence of historical ranching and upland use appears at Spring Creek Ranch, situated near the eastern edge of Spring Creek Mesa. The map also captures the distinct geological features of the Uncompahgre Plateau region, from the Gypsum Bluff in the northwest to the expansive Burro Creek Mesa in the south, providing a detailed record of the terrain before modern development altered these traditional grazing and timber lands.