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1954 Map of Mc Intosh Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mc Intosh Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Harris Hereford Ranch and other family holdings like Steuben Ranch and Steinbergen Ranch anchor this high-country landscape along the southern edge of the Gunnison National Forest. The transition from the rugged drainage of Steuben Creek to the broader valley of the Gunnison River reveals a landscape defined by livestock and early recreation. While ranching dominates the upland gulches, the river corridor shows signs of change with the presence of Neversink Resort, Coopers Resort, and the rising waters of the Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Transport and water management are visible through various Ditch segments and a network of primitive tracks, including a Jeep Trail climbing toward Mc Intosh Mountain. The map also captures an Abandoned rail line following the river's path, marking the end of the steam era in this reach of the Gunnison. This 1954 survey, updated with 1970 revisions, documents a pivotal moment as traditional ranching began to coexist with the development of the Curecanti National Recreation Area.