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1966 Map of Thornburgh

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Thornburgh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Thornburgh (Historical Site) anchors this high-elevation landscape in Rio Blanco County, marking a location of significant historical weight near the banks of Milk Creek. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and passes, including the namesake Thornburgh Mountain and Yellowjacket Pass. To the south, the boundary of the White River National Forest encompasses Three Points Mountain and the prominent Uranium Peak, where several Prospects are recorded.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the presence of Aldrich Lakes and Wyman Reservoir, alongside an intricate network of irrigation channels like Wilson Ditch and Ferguson Ditch No 2. These features, coupled with a designated Pack Trail winding through the western slopes, suggest a landscape balancing natural resource extraction with livestock grazing in areas like Wilson Park.