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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

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Yampa River meanders across this northwestern Colorado landscape, defining the character of Moffat County before the onset of modern development. The survey, conducted in 1912, reveals a region organized around ranching and natural springs. Settlements such as Axial and the Juniper Hot Springs Juniper P O serve as the primary human anchors in a terrain dominated by significant landmarks like Duffy Mountain and Signal Butte.

Remote family outposts including Maudlin's Ranch, Morgan Ranch, and Circle Bar Ranch are connected by rugged routes like the Meeker Road. The drainage patterns of Milk Creek, Boxelder Gulch, and numerous forks indicate a reliance on seasonal water for livestock. Notable engineering of the era is captured at the Government Bridge, reflecting the early infrastructure required to traverse the shifting river valley.