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1963 Map of Courthouse Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cimarron Ridge serves as the backbone of this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of the West Fork Cimarron River and its siblings carve deep drainage patterns through the Uncompahgre National Forest. This 1963 survey captures a transitional era of land management and extraction, documenting the remote Kennedy Mine and the Jackson Guard Station as lonely outposts of human activity. The map reveals the critical mountain crossings of the day, specifically Owl Creek Pass and Lou Creek Pass, which provided essential navigation through the complex terrain of High Mesa and Spruce Ridge. Local landmarks like the distinctive Chimney Rock and named peaks such as Courthouse Mountain and Sneva Mountain anchor the topography, while unusual place names like the Cabbage Patch offer clues into the unique cultural geography of this alpine region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain