1964 Map of Water Canyon

About this map

Douglas Creek carves through this high-altitude landscape in Rio Blanco County, defining the primary drainage corridor for the surrounding draws and canyons. By the mid-1960s, the area had become a hub for energy exploration, evidenced by the numerous labels for Gas Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the terrain. Vital infrastructure like the Pumping Sta and a high-pressure Pipeline near State Bridge highlight the industrial transition of this Western Slope region.