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1970 Map of Condon

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Condon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Condon serves as the focal point of this high-plateau landscape, appearing in the early 1970s with its concentrated urban grid surrounded by agricultural and transport infrastructure. The town's community heritage is visible through the trio of Masonic Cem, IOOF Cem, and St Joseph Cem located on the northern outskirts near the Golf Course. Heavy industry and logistics define the settlement's northern edge, where Grain Elevators stand alongside the Union Pacific tracks, while the Condon Airfield and an Airway Beacon occupy the level ground to the east.

Beyond the town, the topography drops sharply into deep drainages like Condon Canyon and Thirtymile Creek. A rare glimpse into ancient history is recorded at Pictographs near Devils Backbone, while more recent economic shifts are evidenced by the Kinzua and Southern Railroad (Abandoned). The map details a complex network of canyons, including Sniption Canyon and Patill Canyon, illustrating the challenging terrain that early ranchers and railroad engineers navigated in Gilliam County.