1954 Map of Gateview

About this map

Gunnison River and Lake Fork converge in this high-altitude Colorado landscape, defining the topography of the Gateview area during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Gateview sits near the river junction, served by the visible route of an Old Railroad grade that traces the water’s edge. This map reveals a transition in local industry, documenting several inactive sites such as the Dubois Mine along the steep gulches of Cebolla Creek. Higher elevations are marked by prominent summits like Round Mountain, Tolvar Peak, and Cap Mountain, which overlook a network of drainages including Goose Creek and Wildcat Gulch. The presence of a Ditch and a Gaging Sta near the river reflects early water management and monitoring in this mountain environment, while numerous named springs and gulches like Indian Creek and Dutch Gulch provide a fine-grained view of the area's natural hydrology.