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1927 Map of Parachute Creek
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1927 Map of Parachute Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1927

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The Naval Oil Shale Reserve dominates this 1920s landscape, reflecting an era when federal energy security was focused on the strategic potential of the Western Slope's oil shale deposits. Located along the boundary of Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, the area is defined by the massive Book Cliffs and a complex drainage network feeding into Parachute Creek. Remote outposts such as Columbia Shale Camp and Washington Shale Camp indicate the early industrial presence in these deep canyons, while Granlee School and family-named landmarks like Granlee Gulch and Summers Cabin point to the scattered ranching and homesteading families who inhabited the high plateaus. Historic movement through the terrain is marked by the Eaton Trail, connecting the high ridges above Willow Creek and Bear Creek to the valley floors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1927
Date Published1927
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain