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1952 Map of Square S Ranch

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Square S Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Square S Ranch serves as a primary reference point in this Rio Blanco County landscape, situated where Piceance Creek winds through the high plateaus of northwestern Colorado. The 1952 field check documents a region defined by extensive drainage systems and prominent relief, including Wolf Ridge and the steep Dudley Bluffs. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by the Miller Hill Cem located near the southern reach of the creek.

The map reveals a network of named draws and gulches, such as Ryan Gulch, Hatch Gulch, and Horse Draw, which illustrate the complex erosion patterns typical of this oil shale country. The presence of the VABM 6794 Tower indicates the importance of geodetic surveying in this isolated terrain, while the course of Yellow Creek and Duck Cr in the northwest corner highlights the scarce but vital water resources that dictated the placement of early ranching outposts.