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1964 Map of Almont

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Almont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The confluence of the East River and Taylor River defines the landscape of this 1964 survey, where the two join to form the Gunnison River at the small settlement of Almont. This area serves as a critical hydrologic and transportation junction, evidenced by the presence of a Gaging Sta and the Gunnison Canal. The valley floor preserves the path of the Old Railroad Grade, which parallels the East River near Jacks Cabin, reflecting the era of mountain narrow-gauge rail expansion.

Industrial and conservation efforts are visible through the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery and several resource extraction sites including a Mine and Gravel Pit. Much of the eastern terrain rises into the Gunnison National Forest, characterized by steep drainage systems like Copper Gulch and Tepee Gulch. For genealogists, the Cem near the old rail line provides a specific point of interest for early settler history in the Gunnison valley.