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1963 Map of Chair Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Chair Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Gunnison National Forest and White River National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape, where the sharp relief of The Raggeds and Chair Mtn dominates the eastern horizon. The 1963 survey illustrates a wilderness defined by its water systems and early mountain ranching, notably at Jacobs Ranch and Volk Ranch. This era shows a complex network of pack trails and jeep trails navigating the steep drainages of East Muddy Creek and Lee Creek, providing access to the high basins.

Water management is evident in the presence of the Tomahawk Ditch and Tomahawk Reservoir, which serve the lower elevations. The northeastern corner captures a short segment of the Crystal River near the border of Pitkin and Gunnison Counties, marking a critical transition from the jagged peaks down toward the valley floor. Collectors will find the detailed topographical contours useful for tracing old livestock routes and named landmarks like Buck Creek Basin.