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1949 Map of Calamity Mesa, 1955 Print
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1949 Map of Calamity Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The United States Atomic Energy Commission collaborated on this 1940s survey, highlighting the industrial importance of this remote section of the Uncompahgre National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the deep incisions of Blue Creek and Calamity Creek, which carve between high plateaus like Calamity Mesa and Outlaw Mesa. The mapping of these canyons and summits was vital during the postwar uranium boom, which is evidenced by the presence of the Hidden Treasure Mine, Small Spot Mine, and the sprawling Blue Creek Mines.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain