1964 Map of Flat Top

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates the eastern half of this landscape, rising to the prominent plateau of Flat Top. Along the western reaches, the topography is defined by the complex water management systems serving the valley, including the Teachout Ditch, May Bohm Ditch, and Lone Pine Ditch. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade near Ohio Creek speaks to the region's transport history, while the Highline Gunnison Canal at the southeastern edge marks the transition toward the settlement of Almont. The map also captures smaller details of resource use, from a solitary Mine in the northwest to the Gaging Sta along the creek, reflecting a period when mountain irrigation and legacy rail routes still dictated the local geography.