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1966 Map of Sheephead Basin, 1969 Print
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1966 Map of Sheephead Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Dry Mountain and the high ridge of The Bears Ears overlook this remote corner of Moffat County, where the high desert landscape is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels. The area is a labyrinth of erosion patterns, where deep-cut landmarks like Spicer Basin and Sheephead Basin reveal the slow geological work of water in an arid environment. The map details an era before significant infrastructure encroached, showing only the most vital unimproved trails and fence lines threading between drainage systems such as Langley Draw and Kraft Draw. This 1960s USGS survey preserves the natural landforms of the Colorado high country, from the peak at Sheep Head to the diverging paths of West Boone Draw and East Boone Draw. Researchers can trace the original topography and livestock movement corridors through these named draws and basins.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain