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1960 Map of Leon Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Leon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Leon Peak towers over a complex landscape of water management and recreation within the Grand Mesa National Forest. By the mid-20th century, this high plateau straddling the boundary of Mesa and Delta counties had been engineered into a dense network of catchments and conveyances. Numerous small-scale reservoirs, including Sackett Reservoir, Kehmeier Reservoir, and the Cedar Mesa Reservoir, dot the terrain, linked by features like the Leon Tunnel and the Overland Ditch.

Infrastructure for the modern outdoorsman is evident at the Trickel Park Campground and Twin Lake Campground, reflecting the area's transition into a recreational destination. The presence of the Leon Drift Fence and various pack trails highlights the continued utility of the land for grazing alongside its role in regional water storage. The 1979 revisions captured in purple show subtle updates to the hydrology and road network, documenting the evolving footprint of human activity in this high-altitude environment.