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1956 Map of Curecanti Needle, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Curecanti Needle

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Curecanti Needle rises sharply above the Gunnison River in this mid-1950s survey of the western Colorado highlands. The map details the transition between high mesas and the steep walls of the Black Canyon, where water sources like Mesa Creek and Myers Gulch cut through the terrain. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Knott Ranch and McLeod Ranch, along with the Halfway House to the southeast. A glimpse into the region's changing settlement patterns is seen at the Rimrock Sch (Aband), while a Gaging Sta and Gravel Pit indicate the technical and industrial needs of the era. Much of the land falls within the Gunnison National Forest, punctuated by high-altitude features like Fitzpatrick Mesa and the aptly named Dry Lake.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain