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1964 Map of Dove Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Dove Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Dove Creek serves as the primary hub in this mid-1960s landscape, located just miles from the Utah state line in Dolores County. The settlement shows the infrastructure of a specialized regional economy, featuring a Grain Elevator and a central Water Tank alongside recreational landmarks like an Athletic Field and a Drive-in Theater. The surrounding terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage systems, including Chico Creek, Monument Creek, and the West Branch Canyon, which create a complex series of draws and ridges.

Local history is preserved at the Peel Cem in the north, while modern utility is represented by the Radio Facility and the Municipal Airport. The mapping of fine red dashed lines to indicate selected fence lines provides a unique level of detail for those studying early property boundaries and land use. The presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Municipal Airport highlights the mid-century development of this rural community as it transitioned into a more modern municipal center.