1960 Map of Bull Canyon

About this map

Monogram Mesa and the surrounding high plateaus show a landscape deeply shaped by the uranium and vanadium mining booms of the mid-20th century. This 1960 revision, based on earlier surveys, reveals an intensive network of claims and extractors across the Montrose and San Miguel county line. The terrain is marked by isolated outposts such as Indian Henrys Cabin, Wedding Bell Camp, and Bachelor Camp, which likely served as base operations for the numerous named mines nearby. Heavy industrial activity is evident along the Monogram Truck Route, which connects high-elevation operations like the Joe Dandy Mine and Aztec Mine to the lower basins. The geological complexity of the area is highlighted by deep drainages like Bull Canyon and Wild Steer Canyon, which cut through the mesas toward the Dolores River.