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1969 Map of The Nipple, 1972 Print
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1969 Map of The Nipple

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Little Snake River meanders across this high-desert landscape in Moffat County, defining the eastern half of the quadrangle with its tight loops and sandbars. As mapped in the late 1960s, the area reflects a sparsely populated ranching environment where water sources and topographic landmarks dictate the movement of people and livestock. The Nipple and Red Wash Butte serve as primary navigational points in a terrain deeply dissected by drainages like Spence Gulch and Nipple Gulch. Cultural footprints are limited to the Nipple Rim Ranch and essential river crossings designated simply as Ford, illustrating the remote character of this northwestern Colorado region before modern developments changed local access.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.01 x 26.79 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain