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1960 Map of Leon Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Leon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Leon Peak anchors this high-altitude landscape within the Grand Mesa National Forest at the boundary of Mesa and Delta counties. The 1960 era terrain is defined by a complex hydraulic network of reservoirs and ditches designed to manage the snowmelt of the high plateau. Notable water control features include the Leon Tunnel and large-scale engineering works like the Surface Creek Ditch and Overland Ditch.

Water management is further evidenced by a dense concentration of smaller impoundments such as Sackett Reservoir, Kehmeier Reservoir, and The Pecks No 1. The presence of the Leon Drift Fence and various pack and jeep trails suggests a landscape dedicated to seasonal grazing and resource management. This survey provides a precise look at the mid-century infrastructure required to support agriculture in the valleys below by capturing the source waters of Leon Creek and its many forks.