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1963 Map of Lake City

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake City serves as the focal point of this high-country survey, situated at the confluence of Henson Creek and the Lake Fork Gunnison River. The settlement is flanked by the New Cem and Old Cem, reflecting the early community's established presence. Mining activity defines the southern and western periphery, with numerous named operations like the Hidden Treasure Mine, California Mine, and Golden Wonder Mine dotting the steep terrain of Neoga Mountain and Crystal Peak.

The landscape is a mix of industrial extraction and early tourism, evidenced by several working ranches such as Vickers Ranch and Valley View Ranch. Much of the territory falls within the Uncompahgre National Forest and the Big Blue Wilderness, where a network of primitive pack trails provides access to remote water bodies like Crystal Lake and Waterdog Lake. The map documents a transition from a purely mineral-based economy toward a destination for outdoor recreation.