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1956 Map of Mc Curdy Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mc Curdy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

McCurdy Mountain and the high summits of the Tarryall Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of the high country within the Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and primitive access, where a network of Pack Trails and footpaths connect remote points such as Hankins Pass and McCurdy Park. Evidence of early industrial activity appears near Reeder Creek at the Bearcat Mines, while a small Ditch system and Footbridge near Tarryall Creek indicate localized water management and crossing points.

Recreational sites like Goose Creek Campground and Spruce Campground mark the early development of the forest for public use. High peaks including Bison Peak, South Tarryall Peak, and Bradley Peak provide significant navigational landmarks for the region. The boundary between Park and Jefferson Counties runs through the eastern portion of the map, cutting across several drainages including Watkins Gulch and Reservoir Gulch.