1954 Map of Carpenter Ridge

About this map

Blue Mesa Reservoir dominates this landscape along the Gunnison River, reflecting the significant hydrological changes in this part of Colorado during the mid-20th century. The inundation of the river valley is starkly contrasted against the steep, high-elevation terrain of Carpenter Ridge and Sapinero Mesa. Local history is preserved through scattered family-named landmarks like the Old Haines Place and Holman Ranch, which sit near the winding course of Cebolla Creek. The map identifies the Lily-Belle Mine, noted as abandoned by the 1950s field check, providing a specific point of interest for mining history researchers. The presence of several benchmarked summits, such as VABM 8926 Cebolla and VABM 8883 Wildcat, illustrates the precision of the 1954 surveying effort across this complex high-altitude basin.