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1960 Map of Maroon Bells

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Maroon Bells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Elk Mountains peaks and deep glacial valleys define this landscape along the boundary of Pitkin and Gunnison counties. The survey highlights the high-elevation wilderness within the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest, centering on the iconic twin summits of North Maroon Peak and Maroon Peak. Drainage patterns are clearly delineated, with Maroon Creek and its tributaries, West Maroon Creek and East Maroon Creek, flowing northward toward the Maroon Lake Campground area.

Evidence of early mountaineering and recreational access is visible through the network of high passes, including Buckskin Pass and Conundrum Pass, which connect the remote basins. A small mine symbol in the southwest corner near Rustler Gulch and the presence of Conundrum Hot Springs suggest the diverse geological and recreational interests that shaped the management of the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness during the mid-20th century.