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1961 Map of Corral Bluffs

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Corral Bluffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Corral Bluffs dominate the northwestern horizon of this prairie landscape, where ranching and early industrial extraction shaped the territory east of the Front Range. The map details an extensive network of family holdings, such as the Flying Lazy S Ranch, Hammer Ranch, and the W B Livestock Company, illustrating the cattle-driven economy of the mid-20th century.

Evidence of historical mining is prominent, most notably at the Franceville Mine and a nearby Strip Mine. These sites are linked to the region's transportation history by the Old Railroad Grade, which once facilitated the movement of coal and livestock across the plains. Arroyos and seasonal drainages like Williams Creek and Chico Creek carve through the terrain, defining the natural boundaries between the many named ranch properties and gravel pits that dot the landscape alongside Blaney Road.