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1958 Map of Beckwith Mountain, 1975 Print
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1958 Map of Beckwith Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Wet Mountain Valley dominates this 1958 field-checked landscape, where the transition from high peaks to the Prairie Lulon floor reveals a complex history of water management and early transport. The map traces the Old Railroad Grade winding through the foothills, a relic of the region’s narrow-gauge era, alongside ranching settlements like The Pines and the San Isabel Ranch. Local genealogy is anchored by the The Pines Cem and Ula Cem, marking the early community center of Ula near the Hemenway Road. The reliance on gravity-fed irrigation is evident in the intricate network of the Lohrstrom Highline Ditch and the Freer-Beckwith and Kennicott Ditch, which channel water from the San Isabel National Forest to the valley's arid expanses. Natural landmarks such as Beckwith Mountain and Grouse Mountain overlook a landscape shaped by both cattle and extraction, evidenced by a Strip Mine and scattered gravel pits.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.38 x 26.74 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain