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1979 Map of Sylvan Reservoir
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1979 Map of Sylvan Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Arapaho National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in late-1970s Grand County, where high-altitude water management and forestry operations intersect. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including Little Muddy Creek, Keyser Creek, and the Williams Fork, which are joined by smaller tributaries like Kelly Creek and Simpson Creek. Human activity is concentrated around infrastructure for the U.S. Forest Service and local resource extraction, evidenced by the Horseshoe Guard Station and the Horseshoe Campground located near the junction of several drainage gulches. Industrial marks on the land appear as Gravel Pits and a Tailings Pond at Ute Park, while an Aboveground Pipeline suggests the complex plumbing required for regional water distribution. Recreational and administrative access is provided by a network of Jeep Trails and the Ranger Trail, weaving between high points like Brinker Park and the namesake Sylvan Reservoir.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.77 x 26.95 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain