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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

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San Juan National Forest defines the landscape of this high-elevation Colorado survey, where ranching and forest management intersect in the mid-1960s. The presence of the Turkey Springs Guard Station and the Turkey Springs Campground indicates a region organized for active timber and recreation oversight. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by a series of named reservoirs including Osborn Reservoir No 1, Osborn Reservoir No 2, and Sawmill Reservoir, which likely supported local livestock and industrial needs.

Remote outposts like Snow Angel Ranch and Texas Ranch are connected by a network of seasonal routes, such as the Corral Mountain Jeep Trail and the Piedra Stock Trail. These paths, alongside the Fourmile Stock Trail, reveal the movement of cattle and supplies across Flatiron Mesa and around the slopes of Chris Mountain. The drainage of Devil Creek and its many feeder springs provide the vital hydration for this high-country terrain.