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1973 Map of Cottonwood Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape of the Uncompahgre Plateau, where a complex network of seasonal water management is evident. Numerous small-scale water storage features, such as the Harry White Reservoirs, Big Monitor Reservoir No 1, and Lone Pine Res, illustrate the critical importance of water control for ranching or forestry operations in the arid Colorado uplands. The terrain is defined by dramatic geographic features including Dry Mesa and Sawmill Mesa, which are incised by deep drainages like Escalante Creek and Mud Springs Gulch. High-country mobility in the early 1970s relied on the Tatum Draw Jeep Trail and various pack trails, connecting remote sites like Fall Cabin Camp to the wider region. This survey captures a moment when the plateau remained largely wilderness, dedicated to resource management and seasonal use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain