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1972 Map of Burns South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Burns South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor follows the winding course of the Colorado River as it carves through the dramatic elevation changes of the Eagle County landscape. This 1970s survey captures a transition from the elevated Derby Mesa and White River National Forest in the northwest down to the river valley floor. Scattered rural settlements like Burns and Derby Junction serve as small hubs along the rail line, while the southern terrain rises again toward the heights of Greenhorn Mountain.

Evidence of historical land use is found in the network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that navigate the ridges and gulches. Named features such as Jack Flats and Big Red Hill provide specific landmarks for researchers, while the placement of a Radio Facility and Drill Hole in the eastern hills suggests contemporary utility and exploration at the time of the field check. The map traces several drainages including Alamo Creek and Red Dirt Creek, which define the rugged geography between the river and the surrounding peaks.