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1964 Map of Big Foundation Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Big Foundation Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The high plateau and canyon country of western Colorado dominate this 1960s survey, defined by the deep drainage of West Fork Douglas Creek and the surrounding ridgelines. The landscape is a study in resource extraction and remote infrastructure, where a prominent pipeline and Douglas Pass Road cut through the terrain alongside jeep trails. These paths connect scattered signs of human activity, such as a mine, a gravel pit, and an isolated drill hole, reflecting the region's mid-century industrial footprint.

Near the southern border of the quadrangle, where the terrain shifts toward Garfield County, notable landmarks like the Twin Buttes and Oil Spring Mountain rise above the complex network of canyons. The map documents several water sources essential for this arid environment, including various springs and the headwaters of Big Foundation Creek. For researchers, the inclusion of unnamed ruins and a radio facility provides specific points of interest for tracing the historical occupancy and communication networks of this backcountry.