1983 Map of Black Mountain

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates the upper portion of this 1983 topographic study, where the prominent peak of Black Mountain overlooks a landscape defined by significant drainage networks. The map details the transition across the Park Co Fremont Co line, capturing the isolated settlement of Poncha Park and the Stirrup Ranch further east. A complex system of watercourses, including Thirtyone Mile Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Paris Creek, dictates the movement across this terrain, supplemented by the distinct Rye Slough and North Waugh Creek. For those interested in historical land use and early resource extraction, the sheet is peppered with several Prospect and Prospects labels, alongside a network of Jeep Trails and unnamed routes that indicate a history of exploration and ranching activity through Gribbles Run.