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1966 Map of Rifle Falls

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Rifle Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

White River National Forest lands dominate this mid-century Colorado landscape, where water management and recreation infrastructure define the valley floor. East Rifle Creek serves as a central artery for development, supporting the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery and nearby Rifle Falls Campground. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Community Building near Mountain Park suggests a specialized hub of activity within the forest boundaries during this era.

Industrial and agricultural utility is evident through features like the Grass Valley Canal and scattered Mines north of the creek bed. To the south, the Rifle Gap Reservoir anchors the drainage system, while high-altitude features like Coulter Mesa and the Stock Driveway illustrate the seasonal movement of livestock. The map also records early infrastructure such as the New Castle-Buford Creek road and the West Elk Reservoir.