1967 Map of Del Norte Peak

About this map

Del Norte Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest, where steep ridgelines like the Hogback and Mesa define the drainage patterns of the upper Rio Grande basin. The 1967 field survey illustrates a backcountry environment shaped by seasonal resource management rather than permanent settlement. Instead of towns, the map is marked by a network of specialized routes, including a Stock Driveway and several Pack Trails used for moving livestock and equipment through the timber. Significant water sources like Kreps Lake and the confluence of West Fork Shaw Creek and Shaw Creek are primary landmarks. The presence of Ruston Park and Willow Park suggests high-elevation meadows nestled between peaks like Beaver Mountain, while a lone Pipeline cutting across the eastern slopes indicates modern industrial infrastructure crossing the wilderness.