1916 Map of Craig

About this map

The Yampa River valley and the high plateau country of the Colorado-Wyoming border define this 1916 survey. The settlement of Lay sits as a central hub for ranching life in the southern portion of the quadrangle, supported by the Lay Valley School. The arrival of the Denver and Salt Lake RR along the southern corridor signifies the transition from wagon-road commerce, like the Maybell and Bagg's Road, to the industrial era. Dozens of family names are preserved across the landscape, marking isolated homesteads such as Pelleys Ranch, Blevins Ranch, and the Timberlake Ranch. The map reveals a reliance on vital water sources in this high-desert environment, detailing named features like Jackrabbit Spring, Adobe Springs, and Blue Gravel Spring. Higher elevations are punctuated by prominent landmarks including Cedar Mtn, Black Mtn, and the distinctive Sugarloaf Butte.