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1960 Map of Capitol Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Capitol Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape within the White River National Forest, where the transition from alpine summits to deep creek drainages is meticulously documented. The survey captures a wilderness largely defined by its drainage networks, including East Sopris Creek and Little Elk Creek, punctuated by remote high-country water bodies like Hardscrabble Lake and the Pierre Lakes. Human presence is minimal, centered on the Capitol Creek Guard Station and the Snowmass Falls Ranch, reflecting a landscape dedicated to conservation and seasonal management shortly after the mid-century. A network of Pack Trails provides the primary means of navigation through the steep terrain between Mount Daly and Haystack Mountain, tracing the same paths used by forest rangers and early backcountry explorers before modern road developments reached these heights.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain