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1966 Map of Axial

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Axial
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Axial Basin dominates this mid-century landscape of Moffat County, where high-country ranching and resource extraction define the local economy. The settlement of Axial serves as a central point near Good Spring Creek, while the presence of the Streeter Mine and Mount Streeter further south highlights the region's industrial ties. Land ownership and agricultural legacy are evident through established family-named properties like the Wilson Ranch, Gossard Ranch, and the Circle Bar Ranch located along the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Water management and transportation are visible through a network of drainages such as Milk Creek and Wilson Creek, which flow through the varied terrain between Duffy Mountain and Iles Mountain. The map also reveals the practical infrastructure of the era, including a Landing Strip in the northwest and various Gravel Pits and Prospects that indicate ongoing geological interest. A lonely Jeep Trail provides a glimpse into the limited access routes through the southern hills.