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1952 Map of Rio Blanco, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Rio Blanco

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Naval Oil Shale Reserve dominates the southern landscape of this 1952 survey, illustrating the strategic importance of energy resources in the post-war era along the border of Rio Blanco and Garfield counties. The topography is defined by the striking ridge of the Grand Hogback and the steep escarpments of the Book Cliffs, creating a drainage network for Piceance Creek and its many tributaries like Trapper Creek and Bitter Creek. A sense of shifting utility is evident in the presence of the Rio Blanco School (Aband) and the Rio Blanco Mine (Inactive), suggesting a rural community in transition as earlier settlements and extraction sites were being consolidated or left behind. The inclusion of a Ski Tow near the Government Road points to early recreational developments on the high slopes near Monument Peak.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain