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1973 Map of Government Springs, 1976 Print
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1973 Map of Government Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this section of the San Juan Mountains drainage, where the landscape is defined by deep incisions like Happy Canyon and numerous essential water sources. This 1973 field-checked study details the complex hydrology of the high mesa country, following the paths of Dolores Creek and Horsefly Creek as they cut through the terrain. The network of high-altitude routes, including Dave Wood Road and the Paradox Road, suggests a history of timber access and ranching movement across the Montrose and Ouray county lines. Smaller named features such as Dewdrop Springs, Branson Spring, and Brown Spring provide specific points of interest for those tracing old pack trails and the seasonal water availability that dictated land use in this corner of Colorado.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain