1960 Map of Roc Creek

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Sinbad Valley and the surrounding high plateaus define this West Slope landscape, where uranium and radium mining shaped the local economy by 1960. The terrain is marked by dramatic geological formations, including Sewemup Mesa and the long expanse of Carpenter Ridge. Industrial activity is evident throughout the canyons, with the Radium Cycle Mine, Rajah Mine, and Redbird Mine highlighting the era's focus on mineral extraction. The Dolores River winds through the northeastern corner of the map, while Roc Creek cuts through the central mesas towards Carpenter Flats. Remnants of earlier ranching life persist at Pace Ranch in the northwest, situated near the boundary of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Steep trails like the Radium Trail and deep cuts like Garvey Gulch reveal a network of access points used by miners and ranchers navigating this complex topography.