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1967 Map of Lake Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lake Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Rio Grande National Forest dominates this landscape in the late 1960s, defined by the high elevations of the La Garita Mountains and the prominent Lake Mountain. This terrain is crisscrossed by essential mountain passages like Carnero Pass and specialized routes including the Sunnyside Stock Driveway, which points to the area's history as a corridor for livestock movement. The drainage network is complex, featuring Saguache Creek and Houselog Creek carved into the high country.

Remote activity is evidenced by numerous unnamed prospects scattered across the slopes, particularly near Squaw Creek and Luders Creek. These small-scale mineral explorations alongside high meadows like South Park and Lower South Park illustrate the dual character of the region as both a grazing resource and a site for prospecting. The map also traces established paths like the Jeep Trail, providing a clear record of mid-century access to this interior wilderness.