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1969 Map of Craig NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Craig NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Fortification Creek flows through this high-altitude landscape of Moffat County, carving a distinct valley as it trends southward. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Blue Gravel Creek, Cottonwood Gulch, and Big Gulch, which cut through the complex topography. These natural features dictated the early movement and settlement patterns in this part of northwestern Colorado.

Industrial activity and infrastructure leave clear marks on the land, evidenced by a large Pipeline traversing the eastern sections and several isolated Drill Holes scattered across the ridges. These indicators of resource exploration, alongside various Spring locations, provide specific points of interest for researchers tracing the development of the region's energy and water resources during the late 1960s.