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1962 Map of M F Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of M F Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

M F Mountain anchors this high-desert landscape in northwestern Colorado, where the 1960s terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and local landmarks. The map documents an era of ranching and land use, evidenced by the presence of family-named sites such as Carver Cabin, Bailey Place, and Mobley Place. These small settlements and structures are scattered across a landscape carved by Wolf Creek, Disappointment Draw, and Yellow Cat Draw, illustrating the vital importance of water management in this arid region.

Infrastructure for water storage is prominent, featuring numerous numbered impoundments like Mancos Reservoir No 1 and the oddly named Baking Powder Reservoir situated near Baking Powder Ridge. A network of jeep trails and pipelines connects these remote points, while landmarks such as Petes Post and the marshy area known as The Sloughs provide orientation within the vast stretches of Maverick Flats. The map serves as a detailed record of the specific geographic features and human adaptations to the Moffat County environment during the mid-20th century.