1955 Map of Black Ridge, 1969 Print
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1955 Map of Black Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The Black Canyon of the Gunnison dominates this mid-century survey, revealing the deep, shadowed chasm where the Gunnison River carves through the Colorado landscape. To the east, the plateau of Fruitland Mesa represents the agricultural character of the era, supported by an intricate system of water management including the Scenic Mesa Ditch and the Fruitland Mesa Ditch.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.2 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain