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1953 Map of The Q Ranch, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of The Q Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Free Mount Mountains dominate this 1950s landscape, where high-altitude ranching and mineral extraction define the local economy. The presence of an Iron Mine (Inactive) and scattered Ruins suggest a history of boom-and-bust industry in the rugged terrain between Bald Mountain and the Shirley Basin. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by a network of ditches and natural landmarks like The Sinks and Grinnell Lake. Established outposts such as The Q Ranch, Old Dolling Ranch, and Cave Creek Ranch serve as primary hubs of activity in a region where travel is limited to primitive roads and tracks. Numerous drainages, including Troublesome Creek and Cottonwood Creek, carve through the flats and mountains, illustrating the complex hydrology that supported early Carbon County settlers and their livestock.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.3 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain