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1962 Map of Storm King Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Storm King Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Colorado River corridor dominates this 1962 landscape, serving as the primary conduit for transportation and irrigation in this part of Garfield County. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks parallel the riverbank, cutting through the steep terrain beneath Storm King Mountain. This era of land use is defined by a complex network of water management, evidenced by the Vulcan Ditch, Sykes and Alford Ditch, and Chacra and Pack Ditch, which redirect water from the river and its tributaries like Canyon Creek to support local agricultural interests.

Local landmarks such as the Canyon Creek Sch and Oakhurst Lodge indicate the small-scale settlement patterns of the early 1960s. South of the river, the massive geological formation of the Grand Coal Ridge Hogback rises sharply, with various mines and jeep trails suggesting industrial and exploration activity. The inclusion of the Stock Driveway through the northern gulches highlights the continuing importance of traditional livestock movement through the high country.