1965 Map of Cedaredge

Coal mining history is deeply etched into the hillsides west of town, particularly near Brimstone Corner. A dense cluster of operations such as the Colby Mine, Black Diamond Mine, and Red Canyon Mine indicates a period of significant local extraction. To the south, the terrain levels out into Cedar Mesa and Harts Basin, while the town itself features local infrastructure like the High School, Fish Hatchery, and Rodeo Ground. This document captures the community when its economy was firmly rooted in both the orchards of the valley and the coal seams above.