1957 Map of Cathedral Peak

About this map

Cathedral Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this mid-century survey of the high plateau and canyon country of Montrose County. The landscape is defined by the significant hydrological features of the Gunnison National Forest, including the Gould Reservoir and the smaller Meek Reservoir. This 1957 edition captures a remote mountain environment where water management and cattle ranching were central to the area's utility. The drainage systems of Iron Creek, Alkali Creek, and Bull Creek converge toward the dramatic depths of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in the southwest corner.