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1967 Map of Fairview Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

High-altitude mining and recreation within the Gunnison National Forest define this 1960s landscape. The terrain is a complex network of glacial cirques and steep drainages, where Lottis Creek and Gold Creek carve through the Sawatch Range. Evidence of the region's mineral history is concentrated near the southern peaks, where the Gold Link Mine, Sandy Hook Mine, and Fairview Mine sit adjacent to Gold Creek Campground. These sites suggest the era's transition from active extraction to a landscape valued for outdoor pursuits.

A network of primitive routes like the Gunsight Trail and Union Park Trail provides access to remote alpine waters including Henry Lake, Lamphier Lake, and Boulder Lake. To the west, the massive Fossil Ridge stands as a prominent geological feature, separating the Lottis Creek drainage from the Crystal Creek basin. The map captures this wilderness at a time when traditional mining claims persisted alongside a growing national interest in public land recreation.