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1963 Map of Youngs Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Youngs Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Ute Mountain Indian Reservation occupies the northern portion of this landscape, where the high terrain of Pinon Mesa meets the intricate drainages of the San Juan Basin. The region’s economic character in the early 1960s is defined by a dense Oil Field and numerous Gas Wells scattered across the desert flats. Significant industrial infrastructure like the Refinery and a network of Pipelines illustrate the intensity of energy extraction during this era.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Youngs Lake, Fourmile Reservoir, and family-named landmarks like Wallace Tank. Near the southern boundary, local recreational and social hubs appear, including the Macu Racetrack and a Golf Course. These details, alongside the Trailer Park, provide a clear picture of the mid-century industrial and residential expansion north of Farmington.