1953 Map of Little Cone

About this map

Little Cone dominates the high-altitude landscape of San Miguel County in this mid-century survey, standing as a prominent landmark within the Uncompahgre National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition between the high plateaus of Specie Mesa and Wilson Mesa, divided by the deep drainages of Specie Creek and Fall Creek. Water management for the high-country ranching and mining economy is evident through features like Hughes Ditch, which cuts across the steep contours above the San Miguel River.