1961 Map of Gothic

About this map

The high-altitude settlement of Gothic serves as a central landmark in this 1961 survey, situated along the East River at the foot of Avery Peak. This era captures the region's transition from historical mineral extraction to a budding recreation economy, evidenced by the presence of a Mine and Drift Fence alongside modern developments like a Gondola Lift and Ski Tow near Crested Butte. The intricate hydrology of the Elk Mountains is documented through the Verzuh Ditch and numerous high basins such as Virginia Basin and Conundrum Basin. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Cemetery near the townsite and trace the network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that connected isolated outposts like the Brush Creek Cow Camp to the larger valleys. This map illustrates the intersection of public land management within the Gunnison National Forest and White River National Forest.