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1967 Map of Fairview Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Fairview Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by high-altitude extraction and wilderness recreation. The map showcases the remnants of the area's mineral legacy with sites like the Fairview Mine, Sandy Hook Mine, and Gold Link Mine, alongside various unnamed prospects. These sites are linked by a network of historic routes including the Gunsight Trail and Union Park Trail, which traverse the steep divides of Fossil Ridge and Shaw Ridge.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with numerous glacial lakes such as Lamphier Lake, Mill Lake, and Henry Lake feeding into the drainage systems of Lottis Creek and Gold Creek. The inclusion of the Gold Creek Campground and various Jeep Trails reflects the post-war transition of these high Colorado peaks from purely industrial mining zones to destinations for outdoor exploration and modern land management.