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1961 Map of Basalt

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Basalt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Roaring Fork River in this early 1960s survey of the Roaring Fork Valley. The town of Basalt sits at the significant confluence of the Fryingpan River and the Roaring Fork, serving as a central hub for the small surrounding communities of Emma, Hooks, and Wingo. The landscape is defined by the transitions from river bottoms to high elevations, featuring landmarks like McCartney Mesa and the expansive White River National Forest.

A notable spiritual and architectural landmark, the St Benedict Monastery, is situated along the banks of Capitol Creek in the southeastern portion of the map. Traces of local industry and infrastructure are visible through the inclusion of Kilns near Basalt and a series of high-altitude water features such as Dinkle Lake and Cedar Brook Lake. The map also captures the intricate drainage system provided by the Sopris Creek network, which branches into east and west forks through the rugged terrain.