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1963 Map of Lake City

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Lake City sits at the confluence of Henson Creek and the Lake Fork Gunnison River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding mining districts during the 1960s. The map reveals a landscape deeply marked by its silver and gold mining heritage, with dozens of claims such as the Hidden Treasure Mine, California Mine, and the Golden Wonder Mine dotting the steep slopes of Neoga Mountain and the banks of Wade Gulch.

Evidence of the town's long history is found in the dual presence of the Old Cem and New Cem, while more contemporary ranching and transportation features like Vickers Ranch and a riverside Airstrip indicate the area's mid-century shift toward recreation. The complex topography is further defined by the boundaries of the Uncompahgre National Forest and Gunnison National Forest, which protect the high-altitude terrain surrounding landmarks like Crystal Peak and Waterdog Lake.