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1954 Map of Big Mesa, 1973 Print
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1954 Map of Big Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Gunnison River and the subsequent flooding of the Blue Mesa Reservoir dominate this mid-century landscape on the boundary of Gunnison and Saguache counties. Published in 1973 based on earlier field checks and 1970 revisions, the map reveals the transformation of the canyon floor into a massive waterway, a significant hydraulic shift for the region. The high plateau of Big Mesa rises sharply to the south, marked by the Big Mesa triangulation station and several scattered prospects that suggest historical mining activity in the area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain