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1952 Map of Rio Blanco, 1964 Print
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1952 Map of Rio Blanco

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Rio Blanco and its surrounding high-altitude terrain are defined by the convergence of industrial extraction and rugged geography in the early 1950s. The landscape is dominated by the Naval Oil Shale Reserve, a massive federal designation that underscores the area's strategic importance during the Cold War energy push. Cutting through the topography is the Government Road, which provides access through the dramatic geological formations of the Grand Hogback and the Book Cliffs. Evidence of local community life persists at the Rio Blanco School (Allen V), while the Rio Blanco Mine (Inactive) and a nearby Ski Tow reflect the dual nature of the region as both a resource frontier and a site for mountain recreation. Numerous drainages like Piceance Creek and Trapper Creek carve through the plateaus, illustrating the complex watershed of this Garfield County territory.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain