1910 Map of Grand Hogback

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The Grand Hogback dominates this 1906 topographic survey, forming a sharp, continuous ridge that dictates the settlement and transit patterns of Western Colorado at the turn of the century. Along the southern corridor, the Colorado River valley serves as the primary artery for both the Denver and Rio Grande River railroad and a string of burgeoning towns including Rifle, Silt, and Newcastle. This industrial and agricultural ribbon contrasts with the high, arid ranching country to the north and west.