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1994 Map of Uravan

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Uravan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The San Miguel River carves a deep path through this Montrose County landscape, defining a region historically shaped by intense mineral exploration. This 1994 update of mid-century surveys highlights the extensive Department of Energy Uranium Reserve, an area once critical to the nation's nuclear history. The terrain is marked by numerous active and legacy operations, from the Sunbeam Mine and Forty-five Ninety Mine to the clustered shafts of Long Park No 6 Mine.

Remote mesas like Long Mesa and Doe Ur Park are crisscrossed by a network of unimproved roads and truck trails serving the various prospects. The settlement of Uravan sits along the river, supported by technical infrastructure including a Gaging Sta and Pumping Sta. The geography transitions from the winding canyon floor to high plateaus like Third Park, reflecting the intersection of industrial utility and the natural isolation of the Paradox Valley.