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1972 Map of Plum Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Plum Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Courthouse Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this Colorado canyon landscape, which was meticulously documented in the early 1970s. The area is defined by a complex network of drainages, including the central Plum Canyon and its many tributaries such as Deadman Canyon, Indian Canyon, and Yeiser Canyon. This survey reveals the vital importance of water management in a semi-arid environment, noted by the presence of the Seven D Well, Plum Windmill, and several improved water sources like H J Water Spring.

Evidence of ranching activity and early settlement patterns appears throughout the quadrangle, notably within the Seven D Pocket and near the School Section Draw. A single Grave is marked in the southeastern portion of the map, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists. The terrain is further detailed with numerous jeep trails navigating through the broken topography of Briggs Canyon and Rough Canyon.