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1963 Map of Elk Knob, 1967 Print
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1963 Map of Elk Knob

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Gunnison National Forest and the neighboring White River National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1960s. The topography is defined by significant landmarks like Elk Knob and the prominent Huntsman Ridge along the eastern boundary. This area represents a remote mountain wilderness where human presence is sparse, marked primarily by historic clearings like Tolan Place and Olson Place. Water management is evident through the inclusion of a Gaging Sta on the North Fork Muddy Creek. Navigation through the steep drainages of Jones Creek and June Creek relied on a network of pack trails and early jeep trails, which connect high basins such as Stove Basin to lower elevations. This map captures the region before extensive modernization, preserving the locations of localized family-named sites and the intricate drainage systems of the Clear Fork and Muddy Creek headwaters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain