1955 Map of The Meadows

About this map

Grand Mesa National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, characterized by the high-elevation plateaus and drainages of western Colorado. The map reveals an area defined by seasonal ranching and water management, where Leon Cow Camp and several small reservoirs like Labbe Res and Anderson Bros Res serve the needs of local stockmen. The terrain transitions from the distinct levels of The Plateau and The Tops down to lower grazing areas like Kirkendall Flats and The Meadows.