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1952 Map of Northgate
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1952 Map of Northgate

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The North Platte River flows through this high-altitude landscape on the Colorado-Wyoming border, marking a transition from the North Park basin into the surrounding peaks. In the early 1950s, the area's economy is clearly tied to resource extraction and ranching, evidenced by the cluster of mining operations on the eastern slopes of Pinkham Mountain, including the Fluorspar Mine, Penber Mine, and Gero Tunnel. The tiny settlement of Northgate serves as a critical junction where the Union Pacific railroad corridor meets local drainage improvements like the Cumberland and Durgin Ditch. Local land use is further anchored by the Quaintance Ranch and the protected lands of Routt National Forest and Medicine Bow National Forest. The map captures a rugged industrial frontier where mountain peaks like Independence Mountain and Watson Mountain tower over the Canadian River headwaters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain