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1954 Map of Sapinero

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Sapinero settlement and its surrounding high-country mesas are documented here in the mid-1950s, just before the landscape was irrevocably altered by reservoir construction. This survey captures the original course of the Gunnison River as it winds through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River, a landscape defined by massive plateau features like Soap Mesa and Sapinero Mesa. The map reveals a mountain economy transition, showing the Sapinero Ranger Sta and Elizondo Ranch alongside an abandoned railroad line that once traced the river's edge. Local life is anchored by the Sapinero Cemetery and various beaver ponds along Willow Creek. This record provides a clear look at the valley's topography before the waters of the Blue Mesa Reservoir submerged many of these landmarks, making it a critical resource for understanding the region's lost geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain