1986 Map of Maybell

About this map

The small community of Maybell serves as the focal point of this Moffat County survey, situated just north of a prominent bend in the Yampa River. The landscape here is defined by the intersection of high desert ranching and industrial extraction, evidenced by the Strip Mine to the east and various Gravel Pit sites along the riverbanks. Local infrastructure supports the rural population through a Rodeo Ground, a Cem (cemetery), and a Landing Strip, while water management is highlighted by a complex system including a Pumping Sta, Gaging Sta, and a long-distance Aqueduct. Topographic landmarks like Eagle Rock and Hat Hill break the plateau, which is otherwise marked by several natural springs such as Olmsted Spring and Barber Spring. This 1980s data provides a record of the region's land use before later shifts in mining and conservation changed the Yampa Valley's economic footprint.