1949 Map of Joe Davis Hill

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The Dolores River carves a deep, winding path through this 1949 survey of the San Miguel and Dolores county line. This era of Colorado history is defined by uranium and vanadium exploration, reflected here in a cluster of named mining claims including the Norma Jean Mine, Uncle Sam Mine, and the colorfully named Mucho Grande Mine. The presence of Spud Patch Camp northwest of Joe Davis Hill suggests the transient nature of high-country work sites during the mid-century mining boom.