1951 Map of Big Bull Mountain

About this map

Big Bull Mountain and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Pike National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of the Teller and Fremont County border. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of West Beaver Creek and East Beaver Creek, which feed into the central Skagway Reservoir. This area reflects the transition from early resource extraction to managed wilderness and utility infrastructure, featuring a significant Mining Area in the northwest corner near Goldfield alongside a dedicated Power Plant located downstream in the canyon. The map captures the rugged isolation of settlements like Clyde and the deep incisions of Phantom Canyon, providing a clear record of the watershed's topographical character before modern development. Notable landmarks such as Nipple Mountain and Crown Point serve as primary navigational anchors in a region where steep gulches, including Hopkins Gulch and Douglas Gulch, dictated the early paths of travel and industry.