1962 Map of Craig

About this map

The Continental Divide anchors this high-country survey, tracing the crest through the Park Range and Rabbit Ears Range. During the early 1960s, Northwest Colorado was characterized by sprawling ranching lands and isolated mining settlements like Coalmont and Axial. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad provides a vital industrial corridor through the Yampa River valley, connecting Steamboat Springs with the coal and agricultural hubs of Hayden, Milner, and Craig. Extensive protected lands including the Routt National Forest and White River National Forest dominate the topography. To the east, the headwaters of the Colorado River gather near Lake Granby and Grand Lake, while the north features the Little Snake River winding toward the Wyoming border through Moffat County and Routt County.