1963 Map of Hightower Mountain

About this map

White River National Forest and Grand Mesa National Forest meet in this high-country survey, which documents the administrative and natural landscape along the boundary of Garfield and Mesa counties. The 1963 field check records a remote area defined by a network of drainage systems, including Buzzard Creek, Cheney Creek, and East Mamm Creek. While primarily undeveloped forest land, the map highlights the infrastructure of the era through the Hightower Guard Station and the Buzzard Campground, alongside emerging energy interests indicated by several Gas Wells and a prominent Pipeline.