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1950 Map of Egnar

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Egnar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The settlement of Egnar and its namesake Egnar School anchor this 1949-field-checked landscape near the boundary of San Miguel Co and Dolores Co. This era of western Colorado history is defined by intense mineral interest, reflected here by a high density of named mining claims. Prospectors and geologists from the United States Atomic Energy Commission were active throughout this terrain, as evidenced by operations like the Golden Rod Mines, Legin Mines, and the Uintah Mine.

Away from the industrial activity, the map reveals a varied topography of canyons and plateaus. Significant landmarks include The Spud Patch and Morrison Canyon to the east, while the west is dominated by the steep drops of Bush Canyon and Bishop Canyon. Travel through the region relied on the Monticello Road, which provided vital transit for the remote mining camps and ranching outposts such as Overall Spring and Strawberry Spring.