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1967 Map of Del Norte Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Del Norte Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Del Norte Peak towers over this section of the Rio Grande National Forest, defining a high-altitude landscape where water drainage patterns shape the human passage through the terrain. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams, including the branching headwaters of Pinos Creek, Wolf Creek, and Shaw Creek. These waterways provide the structure for early transportation routes, represented here by a Pack Trail, several stretches of Jeep Trail, and a traditional Stock Driveway winding through the high country.

Evidence of historical land use appears in named clearings and landmarks such as Ruston Park and Hogback Mesa. The presence of a Pipeline and the distinctive Upper Beaver Creek Meadow suggests the integration of resource management and livestock grazing in this area during the mid-1960s. High-point features like Beaver Mountain and Castle Rock serve as significant navigational anchors for researchers and surveyors working across these Colorado highlands.