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1983 Map of Cameron Mountain

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cameron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Calumet Mountain and the high ridges of the San Isabel National Forest dominate this mountain landscape, which sits at the juncture of Chaffee, Park, and Fremont counties. This mid-1980s USGS study reveals an area defined by mineral extraction and alpine water sources, with a network of mining claims such as the Marble Quarry and numerous unnamed Mines dotting the terrain. The presence of the Bassam Guard Station and multiple Jeep trails indicates a landscape managed for both timber and recreation.

Water is a critical component of this high-elevation region, evidenced by the high density of named springs and gulches. Named landmarks like Hollenbeek Spring, Manoa Springs, and School Section Spring served as vital landmarks for local operations. The map also records the transition from the steep slopes of Graphite Ridge to the more open reaches of Coons Park and Bull Hill, where Whitehorn Well and Ute Willow Creek provide essential water sources in the eastern portion of the quadrangle.