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1975 Map of Baggs SE, 1978 Print
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1975 Map of Baggs SE

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Muddy Mtn dominates the northern skyline of this 1975 orthophotoquad, looking down upon the winding riparian corridor of the Little Snake River valley near the Wyoming-Colorado border. This aerial survey, captured in late August, provides a high-contrast visual record of the land surface, revealing the intricate drainage patterns and sharp topographic relief of the High Plains. The contrast between the dark, lush vegetation along the river bottomlands and the pale, arid benches of the surrounding terrain illustrates the critical importance of water for agriculture and settlement in this corner of Carbon County. While few structures are named, the intricate grid of section lines and range boundaries overlays a landscape of high desert ridges and alluvial plains, offering researchers an unfiltered look at the environment before modern energy developments altered the surface of the Little Snake River Basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain