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1910 Map of Danforth Hills

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Danforth Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

The White River and Yampa River corridors define the settlement patterns of Northwest Colorado in this 1910 survey, which captures the region during a transition from open ranching to established post offices and early mining. Meeker serves as the southern anchor near the riverbanks, while the town of Craig marks a vital crossroads to the north where the Road to Steamboat Springs begins.

A notable historical focus is preserved at The Battleground and the nearby Thornburgh Monument, marking the site of the Milk Creek conflict. The landscape is dotted with family operations such as Wakeland's Ranch, Two Bar Ranch, and Morgan's Ranch, alongside early industrial indicators like the Blevins Mine. The map traces the rugged crossing at Ninemile Gap and the thermal waters of Juniper Hot Springs, illustrating the early 20th-century reliance on natural geography for travel and commerce.