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1949 Map of Egnar

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Egnar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The United States Atomic Energy Commission and the Geological Survey documented this uranium-rich landscape during the late 1940s, highlighting a rugged mining economy on the Colorado-Utah border. The small settlement of Egnar and the nearby Egnar School serve as the primary community hubs, while the surrounding terrain is heavily defined by mineral extraction. Numerous operations including the Legin Mines, Golden Rod Mines, and the Strawberry Roan Mine punctuate the canyons, illustrating the era's intensive exploration for atomic materials.

Natural landmarks like Bishop Point and the humorously named The Spud Patch contrast with the industrial footprint. Topography is dictated by deep cuts like Bishop Canyon and Morrison Canyon, while water sources such as Bishop Canyon Spring and Overall Spring provided critical resources for both miners and residents. The presence of the Monticello Road indicates the primary transit corridor through the Uncompahgre National Forest towards the Utah line.