1966 Map of Buford

About this map

Buford serves as the focal point for this mountain landscape where the North Fork White River and South Fork White River converge. The settlement is anchored by the White River Community House and the Buford Ranger Sta, reflecting a community deeply integrated with the management of the surrounding White River National Forest. The map documents a complex system of water management essential to the high-elevation terrain, including the Marcott Ditch and Beckman Ditch, which divert water along the Stillwater Valley and Buford Ridge. To the east, the boundary of the Flat Tops Wilderness marks a transition into more primitive territory, characterized by high-altitude features like Nimerick Point and the Papoose Basin. Local landmarks such as Burro Mountain and Peltier Lake provide clear reference points for those tracing the historic land use and drainage patterns of Rio Blanco County.