1963 Map of Chair Mountain

About this map

Gunnison National Forest and White River National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape defined by the towering Chair Mountain and the jagged peaks of The Raggeds. The 1963 survey illustrates a wilderness utilized for both cattle ranching and early mountain recreation, as evidenced by the presence of Jacobs Ranch, Volk Ranch, and Chair Mtn Ranch along the lower drainage basins. The Crystal River cuts through the northeast corner, while smaller water systems like East Muddy Creek and Williams Creek drain the western and southern slopes.