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1979 Map of Colton

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Colton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Colton serves as the focal point for this high-altitude landscape where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad navigates the winding canyon of the Price River. This late 1970s survey captures a transition point between the higher plateaus and the canyon country, marked by heavy industrial and recreational footprints. To the west, the Scofield Lake State Recreation Area provides a contrast to the extractive history suggested by the multiple Quarries and Prospects scattered near the rail line.

The topography is defined by significant landmarks like Wide Ridge and Joes Ridge, which tower over the deep cuts of Woods Canyon. Water sources such as Sawmill Spring and Wing Spring indicate the essential points of interest in this arid terrain. The map also records the small settlement of Johnston along Spring Creek, offering a look at the remote mountain communities and rail stops established during the era of western expansion and resource development.