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1955 Map of Shipman Mountain, 1965 Print
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1955 Map of Shipman Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Shipman Mountain dominates the high-altitude divide between the Routt National Forest and Roosevelt National Forest in this mid-1950s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp vertical contrast between the Medicine Bow Range and the lower-elevation East Sand Hills to the southwest. This map reveals a complex hydraulic system vital to the region's ranching and water management history, including the Lizzie Ditch, William Kerr Ditch, and Medicine Bow Ditch. These man-made channels diverted water from high-country sources like the Canadian River and Sand Creek to sustain operations in the valley. Historical movement through the area is anchored by Ute Pass, while a network of creeks including Jenkins Creek and the North Fork Medicine Bow River carve through the heavily forested mountain slopes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1965
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