Loading map...

1966 Map of Greystone

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Greystone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Greystone and its surrounding high-altitude plateaus appear here during the mid-1960s, defined by a landscape of remote ranching outposts and remnants of early industrial activity. The presence of Coke Ovens and Smelter Hill suggests a history of mineral processing in this corner of Moffat County, while features like Iron Mine Basin and a labeled Mine near Buck Ridge point toward the area’s geologic utility. The settlement pattern is sparse, composed largely of named homesteads and temporary camps such as Whisky Springs Ranch, Petes Place, Sweet Place, and Tepee Ranch.

To the south, the boundary of Dinosaur National Monument cuts across the terrain, where Bower Draw descends into the protected canyonlands. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, including Rye Grass Draw and Dutch Oven Canyon, which carve through the massive forms of Douglas Mountain and Limestone Ridge. These geographic barriers are navigated primarily by a sparse system of tracks and the Jacobson Draw Jeep Trail.