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1960 Map of Capitol Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Capitol Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Elk Mountains peaks dominate this high-altitude survey of White River National Forest, where steep ridgelines and glacial basins define the landscape. The map centers on the formidable Capitol Peak, flanked by Mount Daly and Clark Peak. This area is characterized by a network of drainage systems, including Capitol Creek, Snowmass Creek, and East Sopris Creek, which carry snowmelt down from alpine basins like Pierre Lakes and Capitol Lake.

Human presence is limited to the periphery and the extensive network of Pack Trails that crisscross the slopes. The Capitol Creek Guard Station and Snowmass Falls Ranch stand as the primary fixed landmarks in a territory otherwise defined by named terrain features such as Haystack Mountain and various high-country draws like Johnny Draw. The inclusion of a Ditch near Elk Creek hints at early efforts to manage water resources in this demanding environment during the mid-twentieth century.