1960 Map of Hayden Peak

About this map

Ashcroft serves as the focal point for this high-altitude survey of the Elk Mountains, situated along the winding course of Castle Creek. The landscape is a complex network of geological extraction and early alpine tourism, evidenced by the presence of the Montezuma Mine, Hope Mine, and several unnamed prospects and quarries scattered across the slopes of Hayden Peak and Richmond Hill. The transition from mining to recreation is visible through landmarks like Toklat Lodge and Elk Mountain Lodge, alongside multiple campgrounds including the Pine Creek Campground. Movement through this high country in the early 1960s was defined by primitive routes, with numerous segments labeled as Jeep Trail or Pack Trail crossing over Electric Pass and Taylor Pass to connect the White River and Gunnison National Forest regions.