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1955 Map of Skyway

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Skyway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The high plateau of Grand Mesa dominates this 1955 field-checked survey, revealing an intricate network of reservoirs and alpine lakes vital to the region's water management. The landscape is dotted with recreational and administrative markers, including the Mesa Lakes Ranger Station and several organized camps such as the Kiwanis Youth Camp and Jumbo Reservoir Campground. These sites, along with the Glacier Spring Campground, reflect the area's mid-century role as a center for forest management and public leisure within the Grand Mesa National Forest.

Seasonal ranching operations are evidenced by the presence of the Bull Creek Cow Camp and Hallenbeck Cow Camp, pointing to the area's dual use for grazing and conservation. Notable water features like the Jumbo Reservoir, Sunset Lake, and the complex Granby Reservoirs highlight the engineered hydraulic systems on the Mesa. Geographically, the map spans the Mesa and Delta County line, featuring dramatic terrain shifts at The Breaks and the sheer drop at Skyway Point.