1955 Map of Mt. Waas 2 SE

About this map

Colorado River meanders sharply through the high desert of Grand County in this mid-1950s survey. The landscape is defined by the dramatic confluence where the Dolores River joins the larger waterway near Richardson. This area is characterized by vast river-carved landforms including the Amphitheater and Hittle Bottom, illustrating the deep erosion of the Dome Plateau and Hotel Mesa. Human presence is minimal, marked primarily by the Gaging Station on the riverbank and scattered access points at McGraw Bottom and Lake Bottom. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain before modern development, capturing the intricate drainage patterns of Sagers Wash and the isolated flatlands of Squaw Park.