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1972 Map of Blue Hill

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Blue Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Colorado River carves a significant path through this 1972 survey, closely shadowed by the heavy rail infrastructure of the Denver and Rio Grande Western. This corridor serves as the primary artery for the region, where the small settlement of Blue Hill sits near the confluence of Big Alkali Creek and the river. The presence of Landing Strips and a Rodeo Ground suggests a landscape tied to both modern aviation needs and traditional western activities in the early 1970s.

Rising above the river valley, the terrain transitions into the high elevations of Zink Mountain and Pisgah Mountain. Water management is evident through features like the Grimes Brooks Reservoir and Waller Reservoir, which capture runoff from the various mountain streams such as Antelope Creek and King Creek. Remote access is facilitated by a network of Jeep Trails that crisscross the high country of Elk and the border between Routt Co and Eagle Co.