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1962 Map of Lands End

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lands End
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Grand Mesa dominates this 1962 topographic landscape, where the high plateau of the Grand Mesa National Forest drops sharply toward the Whitewater Basin. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the cluster of high-altitude navigation and communication aids, including an Airway Beacon, Radio Towers, and an Observatory situated near the precipice. This region is defined by a complex water management system of small reservoirs, such as Rapid Creek Res No 1, Bolen Reservoir, and several family-named impoundments like the Anderson Res No 1.

Travel through the area is dictated by the winding Lands End Road and the Eisberry Grade, which navigate the dramatic elevation changes. Recreational development is prominent along the rim, featuring sites like the Lands End Overlook Picnic Ground and Steamboat Rock Campground. The numerous named drainages, including Cottonwood Creek and Kannah Creek, illustrate the vital role this watershed played for the surrounding Mesa County lowlands.