1955 Map of Eagle Hill

About this map

The McCallum Oil Field and the Battleship Oil Field define the industrial footprint of this Colorado landscape, where oil tanks and a Pumping Sta are situated near the headwaters of the Canadian River. Settlement patterns are dominated by family-named landholdings such as the Dowell Homestead and the Dwinell Ranch, indicating a ranching economy that relies on the intricate drainage system of Coon Creek and Sherman Creek. In the eastern portion, the Medicine Bow State Forest and Routt National Forest converge near Ute Pass, marking a transition from the lower river valleys to high forest terrain. The map captures an era of energy extraction intertwined with high-country agricultural life, particularly evident near Blevins Ranch along the Medicine Bow River.