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1964 Map of Granite Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Granite Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines the character of this high-country survey, where the Los Pinos River carves a path through the peaks of the San Juan Mountains. The settlement of Tuckerville and the nearby Granite Peak Ranch serve as small human outposts in a landscape dominated by soaring elevations like Graham Peak and Three Sisters Peaks. The presence of a Mine and various Prospects near Runlett Peak indicates a history of mineral exploration typical of the mid-20th-century West.

Transportation through the drainage systems of Trout Creek and Mosca Creek is primarily documented via primitive routes, including the Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway and numerous labels for Jeep Trail and Pack Trail access. These features reflect the area's continued use for livestock movement and resource management during the 1960s. Landmarks such as The Notch and Slide Mountain provide clear geographic orientation for those studying the boundary intersections of La Plata, Hinsdale, and Archuleta counties.