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1955 Map of Stuntz Reservoir

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Stuntz Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument dominates the northern expanse of this mid-century survey, where the high desert terrain of the Utah-Colorado border is defined by prominent geological formations like Ruple Ridge and Stuntz Ridge. The landscape reflects a history of isolated homesteading and ranching, evidenced by the scattered presence of remote shelters such as the Douglas Chew Cabin, Harland Cabin, and Wilkins Cabin.

Water management is central to this arid environment, with small-scale features like Stuntz Reservoir, Dudley Pond, and the Moonshine Reservoirs providing vital resources for livestock and survival. Unusual local place names such as Vivas Cake Hill and Pearl Park point to the area's distinct cultural geography, while the presence of a Quarry and Prospect suggests limited industrial exploration amidst the ridges and canyons.