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1950 Map of Northgate

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Northgate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The North Platte River carves a central path through this landscape, marking the rugged transition between the Routt National Forest and the Medicine Bow National Forest at the Colorado-Wyoming border. This 1950 field-checked survey reveals an era of active mining and water management, with the Fluorspar Mine, Camp Creek Mine, and Gero Tunnel Mine dotting the slopes of Pinkham Mountain. The industrial character of the region is further evidenced by the Union Pacific (Newport Branch) railroad, which served the small settlement at Northgate.

Irrigation infrastructure is highly developed along the river valleys, with the Durgin Ditch, Capron Ditch, and Cumberland Ditch diverting water to support ranching operations like the Quaintance Ranch. The topography is dominated by prominent peaks including Dean Peak and Watson Mtn, while the confluence of the Canadian River and the North Platte provides a focal point for the low-lying basin floor.