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1954 Map of Mt. Waas 1 SW, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Mt. Waas 1 SW

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Dolores River cuts a deep, winding course through this mid-1950s canyonlands landscape, serving as the primary geological focus. High, flat-topped landforms like Sevenmile Mesa and Polar Mesa dominate the terrain, separated by drainage features such as Buckhorn Draw. This era of exploration is evidenced by several mineral extraction markers, including a Mine and multiple Prospect locations scattered across the plateaus. A Gaging Sta along the riverbanks indicates the importance of water monitoring in this arid environment during a period of transition in the American West. The complex topography shown here illustrates the difficult access to these remote tablelands before extensive modern road networks were established.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain