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1964 Map of Chris Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Chris Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines the rugged character of this Archuleta County terrain, where mid-century land management is evidenced by the Turkey Springs Guard Station and Turkey Springs Campground. The map depicts an environment shaped by water management and ranching, featuring a series of catchments including Perino Reservoir, Newt Jack Spring Reservoir, and the Osborn Reservoir No 2.

Remote outposts such as Texas Ranch and Snow Angel Ranch sit along the winding drainages of Devil Creek and its western forks. The landscape is marked by prominent high ground like Chris Mountain, Corral Mountain, and Middle Mountain, accessible during this era by the Piedra Stock Trail and various pack routes. The placement of Sawmill Reservoir suggests the historical timber and grazing activity that once centered on Flatiron Mesa and Brockover Mesa.