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1962 Map of Battleship Rock

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Battleship Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Black Ridge dominates this high-altitude landscape on the western edge of the Colorado National Monument. In the early 1960s, this area of Mesa County remained largely defined by traditional land use and difficult terrain, evidenced by the presence of the Parrish Homestead and Leslie Homestead. These sites represent the persistent ranching and homesteading history of the high desert plateau, situated amidst a complex network of drainages like Devils Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon.

Transport and water management are key features of the terrain, with the historic Old Ute Trail and Pollock Trail crossing the ridges. The cattle-country economy is further reflected in the series of upland water sources including Thompson Reservoir No 1, Thompson Reservoir No 2, and Thompson Reservoir No 3. Prominent landmarks such as the titular Battleship Rock and the Knee provide essential orientation in a region carved by deep washes like Twentyeight Hole Wash.