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1961 Map of Anthracite Range

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Anthracite Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic survey, revealing a high-elevation landscape defined by the towering Anthracite Range and East Beckwith Mtn. The map documents a primitive network of transportation essential to the local ranching and recreational economy of the 1960s, featuring numerous routes designated as Pack Trail or Jeep Trail. A notable human imprint is found at the Castle Creek Cow Camp, a site suggesting the seasonal movement of livestock through these high meadows.

Water is a defining element across the terrain, with Lost Lake and the Lost Lake Slough situated near the Lost Lake Campground in the north. Steep ridges like Moseley Ridge and Storm Ridge separate drainage basins including Cliff Creek and Pass Creek. Geological landmarks like The Dyke and high-altitude crossings such as Swampy Pass and Beckwith Pass provide crucial context for navigating this complex Gunnison County environment.