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1967 Map of Hotchkiss Reservoir

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hotchkiss Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by high-altitude water management and seasonal camps. The geography is marked by numerous small-scale water storage sites, such as Hotchkiss Reservoir, Barnes Mill Reservoir, and Tikka Reservoir, which were critical for managing runoff in this arid environment. The presence of several established camps, including P D C Camp, Galloway Camp, and Jutten Camp, suggests a history of localized resource extraction or ranching activity.

Topographical interest centers on Coyote Knob and the towering Horsefly Peak, with the Horsefly Trail and Valley Road providing the primary routes through the broken terrain. The map also delineates the high-country border where Montrose and San Miguel counties meet. This 1967 field check documents a specific era of forest management before modern development altered the footprint of these remote outposts and spring-fed drainages like Hanks Creek.