1960 Map of Red Canyon

About this map

Mining operations dominate the canyon walls of the Dolores River in this 1960 revision, where uranium and vanadium exploration marked the era's local economy. Dozens of small-scale claims and shafts are documented along the river's winding course, including the Golden Cycle Mine, Cliff Dweller Mine, and the Bluebird Mine. The topography is defined by high plateaus such as Lone Tree Mesa and Atkinson Mesa, separated by deep drainage systems like Red Canyon and Beehive Canyon.