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1963 Map of Elk Knob

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Elk Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Jones Park sits at the heart of this high-elevation mountain terrain within the Gunnison National Forest and White River National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including East Muddy Creek and its many tributaries like Bainard Creek and Little Muddy Creek. This 1963 survey shows a region largely preserved for wilderness and resource management, dominated by steep ridgelines like Huntsman Ridge and peaks such as Elk Knob.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated in small outposts and water management infrastructure. Researchers can identify domestic sites such as Tolan Place and Olson Place, while the Gaging Sta along the creek indicates the importance of monitoring mountain runoff. The map details an extensive system of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that provided access to remote areas like Battle Park and Stove Basin before modern road development.