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1961 Map of Anthracite Range

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Anthracite Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

East Beckwith Mtn and the jagged Anthracite Range dominate this high-altitude section of the Gunnison National Forest. Photogrammetric methods from 1958 and a field check in 1961 record a landscape primarily navigated by a network of pack trails and occasional jeep trails. These primitive routes connect vital seasonal locations such as the Castle Creek Cow Camp and several backcountry passes including Beckwith Pass and Swampy Pass.

The presence of Horse Ranch Park and the Lost Lake Campground suggests the area's importance for both recreation and ranching during the mid-20th century. High-country drainage is defined by Anthracite Creek and numerous glacial features such as Lost Lake, Dollar Lake, and Costo Lake. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges like Storm Ridge and Mosely Ridge, reflecting a period when this part of Gunnison County remained largely wild and roadless.