1963 Map of Bull Mountain

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Gunnison and Delta counties. The high-altitude terrain is marked by seasonal ranching and water management, visible through family-named landmarks like Patterson Place and the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp. The drainage network of Muddy Creek and its many tributaries, including West Muddy Creek and East Spring Creek, defines the movement through these valleys. High plateaus and ridges such as Buck Mesa and Bull Mountain overlook complex gulches and draws. Human presence is sparse but specific, indicated by a Gas Well in the north and the Community Bldg near the upper reaches of the creek. Topographic details reveal the infrastructure of mountain life, from the Aspen Leaf Reservoir to the series of jeep and pack trails that navigate around Pilot Knob and through Condemn It Park.