1956 Map of Gould

About this map

The Canadian River and Michigan River define the high-altitude ranching and mining landscape of this mid-century Colorado survey. Anchored by the settlements of Gould and Rand, the area exhibits a clear pattern of land use centered on water and timber resources, with the Roosevelt National Forest and Routt National Forest dominating the high country of the Medicine Bow Mountains. The valley floors are dotted with family-held holdings such as Smith Ranch and Three Rivers Ranch, while higher elevations indicate a history of extraction at the Manning Mine and Sudduth Mine.