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1994 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Black Mountain rises as the central prominence in this portion of the Pike National Forest, defining a high-altitude landscape where the boundary between Park and Fremont counties meets. The drainage patterns shown here are particularly intricate, with Thirtyone Mile Creek and Paris Creek flowing through the northern reaches, while Cottonwood Creek and Waugh Creek dominate the southern slopes.

Evidence of historical land use is visible in the scattered Prospect and Prospects labels, indicating early mineral exploration across the terrain. Human presence is anchored by the Stirrup Ranch and the open flats of Poncha Park. The presence of numerous 4wd tracks and the specialized terrain feature known as Rye Slough suggest a region utilized for both rugged transit and seasonal ranching, captured during a period of detailed Forest Service revision in the mid-1990s.