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1966 Map of Zenobia Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Zenobia Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Douglas Mountain dominates this portion of Moffat County, providing a high-elevation backdrop for the isolated ranching outposts and rugged watercourses of northwestern Colorado. The survey, field-checked in the mid-1960s, documents a landscape where life centers on remote landmarks like Currant Springs Ranch, Tisdels Place, and Browns Cabin. These sites are linked by a network of unimproved roads and a high-clearance Jeep Trail, reflecting the difficult access typical of the region before modern infrastructure.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the protected lands of Dinosaur National Monument, where the Yampa River carves through the terrain near Starvation Valley. Notable high points include the namesake Zenobia Peak, which is topped with a Lookout Tower, and distinctive geological features such as the Ant Hills and Reds Knob. Drainage patterns are intricately mapped through numerous named features like Big Joe Draw and Holland Draw, which feed into the larger river system.