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1962 Map of Corcoran Point

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Corcoran Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Coal mining operations and complex irrigation networks define this portion of Mesa County during the early 1960s. The landscape is marked by several active or established workings, including the Corcoran Mine, Thomas Mine, and Grosso Mine, which highlight the importance of the local mining industry to the regional economy. Near the southern edge, the Walker Field aviation site serves as a primary transit hub for the Grand Valley, while the Crown Point Cem provides a quiet connection to the area's early settlers.

The development of the high desert terrain is further illustrated by the presence of the Government High Line Canal, a critical water management feature that allowed for agricultural expansion near Adobe Creek and Hunter Wash. The survey also marks the intersection of the Ute Principal Meridian, a foundational surveying line for the Western Slope, and distinctive natural landmarks like Corcoran Point and Basin Butte.