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1966 Map of Big Beaver Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The White River carves a central path through this section of Rio Blanco County, where the landscape is defined by the high elevations of Oak Ridge and Big Ridge. The 1966 field check records a region utilized for both water management and seasonal livestock operations, evidenced by the presence of the Big Beaver Reservoir and specialized outposts like the North Elk Cow Camp and Russell Camp. The White River National Forest encompasses much of the southern and eastern terrain, protecting a dense network of water bodies including Seventh Lake, Beaver Lake, and Cabin Lake.

Water infrastructure is a primary focus of this mid-century survey, from the Marcott Ditch irrigation work to the Bel-aire Rearing Sta near the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork. Smaller reservoirs and improved ponds such as Dobbs Res and Burro Mtn Lake dot the higher benches, while the deep drainages of North Elk Creek and Smizer Gulch guide the local topography toward the river valley.