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1969 Map of Two V Basin

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Two V Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Two V Ranch sits near the head of the deeply incised Two V Basin in this 1969 topographic study of Mesa County. The landscape is defined by a series of parallel drainages, including Middle Canyon and Briar Canyon, that feed into larger systems like Granite Creek. This era of the late 1960s highlights the limited but vital infrastructure of the high plateau, notably the M S Road and a remote Radio Facility located on a high point near the eastern margin.

Southward, the terrain transitions into the complex canyon country surrounding Lost Horse Basin and the headwaters of the Unaweep drainage. The map records the meeting of the North Fork and West Fork Unaweep Creek, illustrating how topographic relief dictates the sparse transit network of Jeep Trails and unnamed ranch tracks. The absence of concentrated settlements emphasizes the area's primary use for open-range ranching and utility infrastructure during this period.