1964 Map of Granite Peak

About this map

Tuckerville sits near the northern boundary of this high-elevation terrain within the San Juan National Forest, where the transition from alpine peaks to deep river valleys defined the early resource economy. The landscape is marked by the presence of a Mine and various Prospects, signaling the mining interests that once permeated these mountains. The Los Pinos River carves a central path through the quadrangle, flanked by prominent features such as Runlett Peak and The Notch. A specialized network of transportation is evident in the multiple livestock-related paths, including the Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway and a Stock Driveway, which facilitated the seasonal movement of herds across the rugged forest interior. To the south, numerous drainage systems like Trout Creek and Clear Creek feed into the regional watershed, while isolated outposts like Granite Peak Ranch represent the sparse but persistent human footprint in this wilderness area.