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1954 Map of Phantom Canyon, 1975 Print
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1954 Map of Phantom Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Phantom Canyon and Eightmile Creek carve deep vertical relief through this mid-century Colorado landscape, defining the transport and settlement patterns of the region. The map captures a high-elevation network of drainage forks and isolated homesteads, including Holbert Cabin and Clark Ranch. Near the southern extent of the canyon, Adelaide sits at a narrow point where topography dictates the path of local movement. The presence of the Upper Beaver School along the Upper Beaver Creek Road suggests a dispersed but established ranching and mountain community reliant on the narrow corridors provided by Beaver Creek and Soda Springs. This era of the landscape is characterized by its transition from traditional foot and horse paths like the Banta Trail to the mechanical access afforded by numerous unnamed jeep trails and secondary roads, centering on the recreational and natural resources of Soda Springs Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain