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1962 Map of Rangely NE

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rangely NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Rangely Oil Field dominates the southern landscape of this 1960s survey, illustrating the industrial infrastructure of the region's energy development. Located along the Coal Oil Basin Rim, the map reveals a complex network of resource management and extraction, characterized by numerous water storage sites such as Rock Shale Reservoir and Burning Mine Reservoir. The terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks like Spooky Mountain and the deep incisions of Scullion Gulch, showcasing the arid environment of northwest Colorado.

Energy extraction is further evidenced by a prominent Pipeline and scattered markers for a Mine and various Prospects. The reliance on artificial water sources is clear through the proliferation of family-named and numbered catchments, including Halandras Reservoir No 1 and Red Wash Reservoir No 1. These features, alongside drainage systems like Stinking Water Creek and Nate Spring Draw, define a landscape shaped by both geological forces and the mid-century push for subterranean wealth.