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1954 Map of Cebolla

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cebolla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Gunnison River and Cebolla Creek converge in this high-elevation landscape, where 1950s ranching and recreation intersect. The map documents several established family homesteads and lodges, including the Moncrief Ranch near the northern confluence and the Henderson Place further upstream. The presence of Trout Haven and Tex Lodge along the river suggests the area's mid-century identity as a destination for anglers and outdoorsmen.

Evidence of shifting land use is visible in the various irrigation systems, including an Abandoned Ditch winding across the benches above the river. Industrial history is represented by the Lily Belle Mine (Inactive) located in the southern reaches of the quadrangle near Wildcat Gulch. Rugged terrain features like Carpenter Ridge and Sapinero Mesa define the local topography, punctuated by numerous named canyons such as Fourmile Gulch and Tenmile Gulch.