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1969 Map of Cow Creek, 1972 Print
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1969 Map of Cow Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Yampa River and its confluence with the Elk River define the northern valley of this Routt County landscape, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western tracks follow the water's path beneath Saddle Mountain. The map illustrates a transitional period of land use in the late 1960s, documenting energy exploration through scattered Oil Wells and a Drill Hole alongside established agricultural infrastructure. A network of irrigation channels, including the Homestead Ditch, Connell Ditch, and No 4 Ditch, crisscross the southern terrain near Whetstone Reservoir, revealing the complex water management required for ranching in this part of Colorado. Numerous drainages such as Trout Creek, Cow Creek, and Foidel Creek cut through the high ground, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns before modern development altered the area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.88 x 26.96 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain