1980 Map of Gunsight Pass

About this map

Gunsight Pass and the surrounding high country of Grand County are defined here by a network of drainage basins and early resource extraction sites. The terrain is marked by numerous Prospect and Prospects locations, particularly concentrated around the slopes of Little Wolford Mountain and the western gulches, reflecting a landscape shaped by mineral exploration. Significant water management is evident through the presence of a Gaging Sta on Troublesome Creek and several Ditch segments diverted to manage flow across the high plateaus. The northeastern portion of the quadrangle includes a section of the Arapaho National Forest, where steep drainages like Buckhorn Creek and Siebert Creek descend from the ridges. This 1980s record captures the region's character as a place of remote ranching and mining potential, connected by a network of Trail and Jeep Trail routes that navigate the gaps between Antelope Pass and The Gunsight.