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1985 Map of Palisade

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Palisade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Humboldt River cuts through the canyon lands of northern Eureka County, defining the geography of Palisade during the mid-1980s. This settlement, along with the Duggan Spur and Gerald to the west, reflects a landscape shaped by transportation and water access. The map reveals a network of family-held lands including Raine Ranch, Tomera Ranch, and Thomas Place, indicating a continued presence of ranching operations in the arid basin and range terrain.

Between the Cortez Mountains and the Pinon Range, numerous water sources such as Emigrant Spring and Rock Spring are marked, serving as vital points in the high desert. Industrial activity is noted through Quarries and a Gravel Pit near the river, while local history is anchored by the Cem overlooking the Palisade townsite. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Pine Creek and Safford Canyon, which feed into the primary river valley.