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1954 Map of Canyon of Lodore South

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Canyon of Lodore South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Green River and Yampa River collide in a dramatic confluence at Echo Park, the centerpiece of this mid-century survey of Dinosaur National Monument. The map documents the intricate hydrology and topography of the Canyon of Lodore, where navigation hazards like Hells Half Mile and Triplet Falls are specifically noted. The landscape is defined by steep verticality, from the Warm Springs Cliff to the towering Steamboat Rock, yet it retains traces of early human activity through family-named sites.

Researchers and genealogists can identify remote homesteads and shelters including Massey Cabin, Buffham Place, and Gardners Cabin. These small clearings, often located near water sources like Chokecherry Spring or Limestone Springs, represent the thin margin of settlement in this environment. Geological and landmark features such as Jenny Lind Rock and Whispering Cave provide specific orientation points within the winding river corridors.