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1966 Map of Thornburgh

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Thornburgh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Thornburgh (Historical Site) marks a significant point of interest near Milk Creek in this mid-1960s survey of the Moffat and Rio Blanco county line. The landscape is defined by resource extraction and high-altitude water management, featuring the Thornburgh Gas Field and numerous prospects near Uranium Peak. The southern portion of the map transitions into the White River National Forest, where a network of primitive infrastructure including a Jeep Trail, Pack Trail, and Stock Driveway suggests a territory utilized for both recreation and livestock movement.

Water distribution is prominent throughout the terrain, from the Aldrich Lakes and Wyman Reservoir to several irrigation projects like the Ferguson Ditch and Martin Creek Ditch. Geographic landmarks such as Thornburgh Mountain and Yellowjacket Pass provide the topographic backbone for this high-country region, while scattered drill holes and gas wells underscore the era's energy exploration footprint.