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1967 Map of Crystal Creek

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Crystal Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Taylor River flows through the northern reaches of this high-elevation landscape, where the peaks and drainages of the Gunnison National Forest dominate the terrain. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, this area is characterized by an intricate network of pack trails and steep gulches, including the prominent Fossil Ridge that cuts across the southeastern quadrant. The presence of numerous prospects and an individual prospect near Alder Creek indicates a history of mineral exploration in the vicinity of Comanche Gulch.

High-altitude water bodies like Crystal Lake and the confluence of several branches of Crystal Creek serve as central landmarks for navigation. Remote movement through the forest is traced via the Summerville Trail and various unnamed pack trails, reflecting a period before modern road development reached these higher elevations. The drainage patterns of Beaver Creek and Threemile Creek illustrate the watershed complexity of the Gunnison backcountry during this era.