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1960 Map of Roc Creek

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Roc Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Sinbad Valley and the Paradox Valley converge in this 1960 revision, illustrating a landscape defined by dramatic geological uplift and early mid-century mineral extraction. The map documents the mining activity prevalent in the canyon country, specifically naming the Radium Cycle Mine, the Rajah Mine, and the Sunrise Mine. These sites, connected by rugged routes like the Radium Trail and Jeep Trail, highlight the region's historical importance to the domestic uranium and vanadium industry.

Along the eastern edge, the Dolores River cuts through the high plateaus of Sewemup Mesa and Carpenter Flats. The interior of the Manti-La Sal National Forest is sparsely settled, with the Pace Ranch standing as a primary landmark in the northwest. Local navigation is further detailed by the Salt Train and features like the Hog Trough, showing how livestock and ore transport shaped the land across the Mesa Co Montrose Co boundary.