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1964 Map of Philadelphia Creek, 1968 Print
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1964 Map of Philadelphia Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Philadelphia Creek meanders through this landscape of deep drainages and high plateaus, defining a topography shaped by seasonal water and livestock ranching. In the early 1960s, the area remained largely defined by its rural cattle heritage, anchored by the presence of Hefley Cow Camp near the eastern margin. The terrain is dominated by Big Ridge and the West Fork Spring Creek, while numerous named drainages like Vandamore Draw and McDowell Gulch suggest a history of local land use and landmark naming by early ranchers. While much of the land appears open, a modern Pipeline and a Jeep Trail cutting across the northwest corner indicate the early stages of industrial and recreational access. Small industrial traces, such as a Gravel Pit along a dirt road, point to the maintenance of the sparse infrastructure required to navigate this portion of Rio Blanco County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain