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1964 Map of Almont

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Almont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Gunnison River headwaters converge here in the mid-1960s, where the East River and Taylor River meet at the small settlement of Almont. This confluence served as a vital junction for early transportation and resource management, evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade tracing the valley floors and the established Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery along the river banks. The map reveals a landscape defined by water and ranching infrastructure, featuring the Highline Canal and numerous trails like the Jacks Cabin Cutoff.

Further north, the settlement of Jacks Cabin sits near a local Cem, marking a historical waypoint for travelers moving through the Gunnison National Forest. The surrounding terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Rarick Gulch and Onemile Canyon, while small-scale industrial activity is noted by a Mine and Gravel Pit. This survey provides a clear view of the rural Colorado mountain economy before the expansion of modern recreation shifted the character of these riverside communities.