1972 Map of Blue Hill

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through the high country along the border of Routt and Eagle Counties, defining the lower half of this landscape. In the early 1970s, the river corridor served as a primary transportation artery, shared by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and several light-duty roads. Near the bend in the river, the small settlement of Dell and the Rodeo Ground reflect the local ranching and rural community life of the era.