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1967 Map of Dog Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Dog Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest defines the character of this high-elevation landscape, where the terrain is marked by prominent summits like Dog Mountain and Pup Peak. The drainage network is complex, featuring the convergence of San Francisco Creek, Limekiln Creek, and several deep canyons including Nicomodes Gulch and Bonafacio Gulch. Historical land use is evident in the presence of Dry Creek Corral in the southern reaches and a Gaging Sta along the western waters, indicating early water management efforts in this part of Rio Grande County.

Wilderness navigation is detailed through a system of pack trails, including the Gopher Trail and the eponymous Pack Trail that skirts the northern ridges. The map also identifies local landmarks like Deadmans Cave and the distinct separation of the North Fork Park Creek and South Fork Park Creek. These features reflect a late 1960s landscape managed for timber, grazing, and watershed protection before significant modern development.