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1964 Map of Chris Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Chris Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines the character of this high-elevation landscape, where 1960s forest management is visible through specialized infrastructure. The map details the Turkey Springs Guard Station and the nearby Turkey Springs Campground, reflecting the mid-century development of public lands for both administration and recreation. A network of specialized trails, such as the Piedra Stock Trail and the Fourmile Stock Trail, crisscrosses the mesas and draws, indicating the area's history as a working landscape for livestock.

Water management is central to the area's utility, marked by a series of small, named catchments including Osborn Reservoir No 1, Sawmill Reservoir, and Gopher Reservoir. These features, along with private holdings like the Snow Angel Ranch and Texas Ranch, suggest a reliance on seasonal runoff to support local ranching. The terrain is dramatically carved by the West Fork Devil Creek and Devil Creek, separating major summits like Chris Mountain from the flat-topped Flatiron Mesa.