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1972 Map of Johnson Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Purgatoire River meanders through the northwest corner of this Colorado landscape, carving deep drainage systems into the high plains during the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of named canyons, such as Chacuaco Canyon, Seven Pocket Canyon, and Sandoval Canyon. Human presence in this arid environment is clearly marked by ranching infrastructure and water management, including the Garfield Windmill, Lower Windmill, and Upper Windmill. Genealogists may find interest in the Johnson Cem, while the existence of a Landing Strip and various Jeep Trails indicates the modern accessibility required for these remote cattle operations. The map records a specific era of Western land use where spring-fed locations like Barriet Spring and Jones Spring remained vital landmarks for local navigation and livestock survival.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain