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1971 Map of Mount Blaine

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mount Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Mount Blaine anchors this corner of Garfield County, overlooking a network of drainages that defined the local hydrology and early land use in the early 1970s. The landscape is characterized by prominent high ground including Puddin Ridge, Sleepy Ridge, and Skinner Ridge, which separate the various gulches and creeks. Human activity is evidenced by numerous Prospect labels scattered across the terrain and a Drill Hole in the western section, pointing to mineral exploration.

Water management and natural flow are central to the area's geography, with Clear Creek winding through the central valley and the man-made Gibler Ditch appearing in the south. Notable recreational or named flatlands such as Deer Park sit nestled between Doe Gulch and Gulch 12. The presence of several pack trails and a jeep trail suggests a period when this high-country terrain was primarily accessed by horse, foot, or specialized off-road vehicles.