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1958 Map of Cisco

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cisco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad corridor dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, anchoring settlements like Cisco and White House against a backdrop of industrial activity including oil wells, gas wells, and Gravel Pits. To the south, the terrain descends into a complex network of canyons and mesas carved by the Colorado River and the Dolores River. This riverine environment supported several mid-century agricultural operations, including the Gordon Ranch, Wolverton Ranch, and Cato Ranch near the Dewey Bridge crossing.

Evidence of historical prospecting and land use is found throughout the survey, from the Cactus Rat Mine in the west to the Richardson Cemetery near the southern boundary. The presence of the Landing Strip at Cisco and various pipelines reflects the mid-20th-century energy and transportation infrastructure that defines this part of Grand County. Unique natural features like the Amphitheater and Natural Arch underscore the distinctive geology of the Dome Plateau and The Highlands.