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1966 Map of Zenobia Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Zenobia Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument encompasses the majority of this mid-1960s landscape, where the high ridges of Douglas Mountain overlook a complex network of canyons and draws. The high point at Zenobia Peak is marked by a Lookout Tower, serving as a primary observation point above the surrounding terrain. To the south, the Yampa River carves through the monument's southern boundary, creating a deep corridor that separates the northern highlands from the stark topography of Starvation Valley.

Remote habitations and water sources define the human presence in this arid region. Established locations such as Currant Springs Ranch, Tadels Place, and Browns Cabin are tied to the rare presence of reliable water at sites like Hillside Spring and Chicken Springs. A network of primitive transit routes, including several labeled Jeep Trail segments, connects these isolated outposts across the breaks and plateaus.