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1962 Map of Doyleville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Doyleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Tomichi Dome towers over this Colorado landscape, marking a transition between the northern high ground of the Gunnison National Forest and the fertile valley of Tomichi Creek. In the early 1960s, the small settlement of Doyleville served as a focal point for the local ranching community, evidenced by the nearby Doyleville Sch and Cem. The valley floor is crisscrossed by an extensive water management network, including the Arch Irrigating Ditch, which supports operations like the Pleasant View Ranch and Double Heart Ranch.

Tracing the historical transport infrastructure reveals an Old Railroad Grade winding through the terrain near Crookton, a remnant of the region's earlier industrial connectivity. To the south, numerous water sources such as Beer Keg Spring, Rock Spring, and Willow Bog Spring dot the landscape near Needle Creek Flat. This area, split by the Gunnison and Saguache County line, illustrates the mid-century intersection of high-altitude ranching and forest management.