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1955 Map of Grand Mesa

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Grand Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Grand Mesa dominates this 1950s survey, revealing an intricate network of high-altitude water management within the Grand Mesa National Forest. The landscape is defined by dozens of small reservoirs and lakes, such as Atkinson Res and the Bullfinch Reservoirs No 1 No 2, connected by creeks like Michaelsen Creek and Cottonwood Creek. This hydrology supported both the local ecosystem and the seasonal human presence indicated by the Ward Lake Ranger Sta and several organized camps.

Social and recreational history is visible through the Grand Mesa Christian Association and Columbia Chapel located near the shore of Baron Lake. The presence of established sites like Eggleston Lake Campground and Bonham Campground alongside geographic features like The Big Slide and Webb Flats illustrates the dual nature of the mesa as both a managed watershed and a destination for early-to-mid-century mountain recreation.