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1994 Map of Horse Range Mesa

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Horse Range Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of San Miguel County, creating a landscape defined by dramatic canyons and industrial utility. In the mid-1990s, the region was characterized by its rich mining history and strategic energy reserves, notably within the Department of Energy Uranium Reserve. The unincorporated settlement of Slick Rock serves as a small hub near the Slick Rock Bridge, while residential life is noted at a Mobile Home Park near Poverty Flat.

Resource extraction is the primary footprint here, with numerous Mines and Prospects dotting the terrain. Specific operations like the Cougar Mine, Taliholt Mines, and the Radium Group Mines illustrate the area's role in the uranium industry. Beyond mining, the map details the infrastructure required for high-desert navigation and industry, including a Runaway Truck Ramp, a Pumping Sta, and scattered Gas Wells across Horse Range Mesa.