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1966 Map of Smizer Gulch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Smizer Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The White River carves a winding path through this corner of Northwest Colorado, providing the primary water source for an arid landscape of high mesas and deep gulches. Agriculture and early water management are evident in the Blair Ditch, which skirts the base of Blair Mesa near the foot of Blair Mountain. The topography is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Smizer Gulch, Crooked Wash, and Mc Andrews Gulch, which illustrate the complex erosional patterns of the Rio Blanco and Moffat county line.

Industrial activity in the mid-1960s is marked by scattered infrastructure, including several Drill Hole sites and a Gravel Pit. A prominent Pipeline and various Jeep Trails traverse the terrain, suggesting a landscape managed for both resource extraction and grazing. Natural water features like Springs and named landmarks such as Colorow Gulch provide specific points of interest for those studying the early environmental and economic development of this high-plateau region.