1983 Map of High Park

About this map

The Bare Hills dominate this portion of the high country along the border of Park, Teller, and Fremont counties. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the landscape was defined by an extensive network of mineral exploration, evidenced by numerous Prospect sites scattered across the terrain from Big Baldy to Hole in the Rock Gulch. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, with drainages like Espinosa Gulch and Sand Gulch carving through the granite uplands. Grounded by High Park Road, the map reveals a rugged ranching and mining environment where water sources like Sheep Springs were essential landmarks. The survey also clearly delineates the tri-county boundaries, showing how these political lines intersect near distinctive summits like Booger Red Hill and Oblong Baldy.