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1960 Map of Uravan

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Uravan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The uranium and vanadium mining hub of Uravan sits along the San Miguel River, its industrial purpose etched into the landscape through infrastructure like Tailings Ponds and the Club Mines Airstrip. This 1960 revision reflects an era of intense resource extraction in western Colorado, where a network of tunnels and shafts punctuate the high mesas and canyons. Dozens of specific operations are identified across the terrain, including the Rock Raven Mine, Sunbeam Mine, and the clustered Bitter Creek Mines.

The map reveals a landscape divided between industrial activity and the distinctive geology of the Colorado Plateau. While mining operations like the Long Park No 6 Mine and Black Dinah Mine dominate the highlands, the deep incision of Hieroglyphic Canyon and the broad reach of the Paradox Valley define the region's physical character. Remote landmarks such as Horsethief Spring and the rugged traverse of Long Park Road provide essential context for those tracing the history of this now-reclaimed company town.