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1969 Map of Oak Creek

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Oak Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor anchors this survey of a bustling coal-mining district in the late 1960s. The town of Oak Creek serves as the regional hub, supported by smaller settlements like Haybro and Keystone. Industrial activity is clearly visible through the large Edna Mine complex and a dedicated Conveyor system, illustrating the heavy reliance on extraction and rail transport in this part of Routt County.

Water management for both mining and local agriculture is evident in the numerous ditches and reservoirs, including the Oak Creek Reservoir and Chambers Reservoir. The landscape rises toward Thorpe Mountain, where the terrain transitions from industrial valley floors to high-country peaks. Researchers will find a preserved look at the infrastructure of a working mountain community, from the local Cem to the winding tracks following the curves of Oak Creek.