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1968 Map of Davidson Flats

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Davidson Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Davidson Flats and the surrounding high country of Albany County appear here in a transition from open range to the protected timberlands of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainages, including North Creek, Siebolt Creek, and the winding Duck Creek, which features the notable Duck Creek Falls in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. High points like Britania Mountain and Pine Mountain overlook a network of seasonal draws and canyons, most notably Wallace Draw and Palmer Canyon.

Evidence of mid-century infrastructure is sparse but specific, including a solitary Landing Strip and a Pipeline cutting through the western sections near Mertz Draw. Local transit is centered on the Palmer Canyon Road, which provides access through the complex topography of the eastern hills. The map captures a high-elevation ranching and forestry environment where landmarks like Split Rock and various wells served as critical orientation points for those working the land.