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1954 Map of Mt Peale 1 SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mt Peale 1 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Utah Colorado State Line bisects this high-elevation landscape, where mining activity defines the industrial character of the mid-1950s. The region is heavily marked by uranium and vanadium extraction, with significant operations including the Vanadium Queen Mine, Hesperus Mine, and Black Hat Mine scattered across the rugged terrain of the Mantila Sal National Forest. Settlement is sparse, limited to the Pine Lodge Ranch and the locality of Wray, while the presence of a Landing Strip and numerous tunnels suggests the logistical challenges of operating in this isolated frontier.

Water management is critical for both ranching and mining in this arid environment, evidenced by various Reservoirs and a Stock Pond near the Mesa. Natural drainage follows deeply carved features like Sharon Canyon and Trinity Draw, leading toward La Sal Creek. The topography is dominated by prominent landforms such as The Horn, providing a clear view of the geological complexity at the junction of San Juan and Montrose counties.