1964 Map of Finger Mesa

About this map

The Continental Divide snake through the high elevations of this 1960s survey, marking a watershed boundary that defines the character of the San Juan Mountains. The landscape is a network of alpine basins and drainages, where North Clear Creek and South Clear Creek gather from groups like the Pearl Lakes and Hermit Lakes. This era shows the high country as a place of managed forestry and seasonal ranching, with the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest meeting along the divide.