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1959 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

High-altitude ranching and mineral exploration define this mid-century survey of the rugged border between Park and Fremont Counties. The landscape is dominated by massive volcanic features, most notably Waugh Mountain and Black Mountain, interspersed with a network of cattle operations including the Stirrup Ranch and M-Ranch. The presence of small, isolated schoolhouses like the Tallahassee Sch and Taylor Sch underscores the remote nature of the community during this era.

Water sources were vital for both livestock and early prospectors, as seen in the numerous named springs and gulches like Yellow Soda Spring and Taylor Soda Spring. Scattered throughout the terrain are various Mines and Prospect sites, particularly along the drainage of Thirtyone Mile Creek, indicating a period of active geological investigation. Much of the northern territory is protected within the Pike National Forest, where old trails wind through the timber towards Hammond Peak and Baldy Mtn.