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1965 Map of Big Soap Park, 1987 Print
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1965 Map of Big Soap Park

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Gunnison National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in the mid-1960s, a rugged expanse of high peaks and drainage basins defined by the West Elk Wilderness Boundary. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Haystack Mountain and Bonfisk Peak, while the northern portion is carved by the Coal Basin. The map captures a high-altitude ranching and wilderness environment where the Waterman Ranch sits at the foot of Jackass Gulch near Big Soap Creek. Navigation through this backcountry is recorded via numerous Pack Trails crossing over Curecanti Pass and along the various forks of Soap Creek, reflecting the area's history of remote livestock management and early conservation efforts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.95 x 26.99 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain