Rangely occupies the central valley along the White River, serving as a hub for the surrounding arid terrain of Rio Blanco County. The town grid is clearly defined by streets such as East Main Street and Denver Avenue, with the Rangely Cemetery and Rangely Airport situated on the eastern outskirts. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by drainage patterns and resource extraction, characterized by numerous draws and basins including Coal Oil Basin and Coal Mine Draw. The local geography is marked by the complex intersection of the White River and Douglas Creek, with named features like Red Hill Canyon and Rocky Ford Draw defining the southern and eastern horizons. The map also captures specialized transport routes like the Poison Ivy Bypass, reflecting the area's ongoing activity in industrial or recreational transit through the high desert draws.
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1907 · Rangely
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1910 · Rangely
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Vernal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Junction
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Vernal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Grand Junction
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Vernal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Grand Junction
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Grand Junction
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Rangely NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000