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1963 Map of Youngs Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Youngs Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ute Mountain Indian Reservation land dominates this high desert landscape, characterized by a series of north-south flowing drainages like Coolidge Arroyo and Cottonwood Wash. The region exhibits a mid-century industrial expansion focused on energy extraction, evidenced by a dense network of an oil field and numerous gas wells and drill holes scattered across Norton Flats and The Meadows. This industrial footprint is anchored by a Refinery and the prominent landmark of Flare Hill in the southwest.

Recreational and ranching life exists alongside this industrial grid, with the Macu Racetrack and a Golf Course situated near the southern boundary. Natural water management is critical in this arid environment, represented by features such as Meadows Reservoir, Cordova Lake, and several livestock-supporting tanks like Wallace Tank and Harper Tank. The rugged eastern topography transitions into the Badlands and Pinon Mesa, while the northern section near The Narrows shows the dramatic erosion patterns of Fourmile Wash.