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1914 Map of Axial

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Axial
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Yampa River winds through the heart of this northwestern Colorado landscape, its course punctuated by early 20th-century ranching life and a series of dramatic mountain peaks. Near the river's northern bend, Juniper Hot Springs Juniper P O serves as a notable landmark alongside the Government Bridge, indicating a vital crossing point for early travelers. The map reveals a high concentration of established homesteads and named properties, reflecting the early settlement patterns of the region.

From the K Diamond Ranch near Signal Butte to the Collom Ranch and Maudlin Ranch further south, these family-named features provide a detailed record for genealogists and local historians. The terrain transitions from the Jesse Flats up toward the formidable heights of Duffy Mountain and Iles Mtn, while a network of primitive routes like the Waybell and Meeker Road connects the small community of Axial to the surrounding cattle country.