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1966 Map of Limestone Hill

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Limestone Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Douglas Mountain dominates this portion of Moffat County, where high-altitude peaks and deep drainage draws define the Northwest Colorado landscape in the mid-1960s. The survey illustrates a terrain of significant elevation changes, anchored by landmarks such as Tidwell Peak and Allred Peak. These summits overlook a network of water-cut features including Sawmill Canyon and Happy Hollow, suggesting a history of seasonal water management and timber access.

Evidence of early ranching and land use is visible in the naming of massive flat-topped features like John Weller Mesa and Bill Weller Mesa, alongside smaller landmarks like Chase Hill. The northern boundary of Dinosaur National Monument appears at the southern edge of the sheet, while primitive Jeep Trails provide the only access through the draws, including Weller Draw and Sager Draw. Isolated water sources like Logging Spring and Corral Springs Draw highlight the vital points of survival in this arid high-country environment.