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1961 Map of Cement Mountain

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cement Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where deep gulches and prominent peaks defined the early recreational and utility patterns of the region. The map reveals a high-country network of movement, featuring the Farris Pack Trail and numerous other pack and jeep trails that navigate the steep terrain around Cement Mountain and East Cement Mountain. A unique human footprint is visible at the Cement Summer Home Group near the Guard Station, illustrating the mid-century development of seasonal mountain retreats.

Water management and transportation history are etched into the valley floor along the East River, where the presence of an Old Ditch and a Railroad Grade point to earlier industrial or agricultural efforts. Notable geological and recreational features, including a Hot Spring and the Grasshopper Park Campground, suggest the area's dual value as a resource zone and a wilderness destination. Named landmarks like Point Lookout and Eccher Gulch provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing family connections to this part of the Rockies.