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1980 Map of King Creek

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of King Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Green Mountain Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this 1980 survey, where the settlement of Heeney sits near the water's edge just above the Spillway. The map captures a transition between water management and wilderness, showing the Power Plant and Gaging Station operating alongside the expansive Arapaho National Forest. This era shows the developed recreation around the reservoir with Willows Campground, Meadow Campground, and Cow Creek Campground all established to serve visitors.

Beyond the water, the terrain rises into the Williams Fork Mountains and Lawson Ridge, where mining history is still visible at the Big Four Mine and various prospects. Complex water systems like the Noonan Ditch wind through the hills, illustrating the managed flow of the Blue River valley. The map also records the boundary line between Grand and Summit Counties, intersecting rugged peaks like Copper Mountain and Haystack Mountain.