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1962 Map of Round Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Black Diamond Mine and the Monarch Mine anchor the western edge of this Mesa County landscape, marking the industrial presence in the canyon country during the early 1960s. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosion, where high mesas like Round Mountain and Pine Ridge overlook deeply carved drainage systems. To the south, Moulton Valley provides a rare point of relative level ground beneath the towering shadow of Mount Garfield.

A network of seasonal waterways, including Spring Creek and the branching Jerry Creek, creates a complex topography within Main Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. The map reveals the early energy development of the region, specifically noted by the Gas Well in the northern reaches. This 1962 field-checked survey captures the area at a time when access was largely limited to a Jeep Trail, preserving the character of the high desert before modern expansion.