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1933 Map of Mount Powell

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Mount Powell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Mt Powell and the high peaks of the Gore Range dominate this 1930s survey, marking a time when the high country of Summit, Eagle, and Grand Counties was defined by isolated ranching outposts and high-altitude water sources. The Blue River cuts a central path through the terrain, serving as a primary corridor for early development including the Hillcrest Sch and the community gathering point at Lakeside Hall.

Genealogists and local historians can trace early family landholdings such as Noonan Ranch, Abbet Place, and Doenz Place, which appear alongside high mountain landmarks like Soda Springs and Lower Cataract Lake. The map reveals the intricate network of alpine drainage systems, from Cataract Creek to Spruce Creek, which sustained the surrounding Arapaho National Forest and White River National Forest before modern development shifted the character of these mountain valleys.