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1963 Map of Mineral Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mineral Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cebolla Creek carves a deep path through this high-elevation landscape on the border of Hinsdale and Saguache counties, as recorded during a 1963 survey updated in the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features like Cathedral and the eponymous Mineral Mountain, which dominates the southeastern quadrant. This area of the Gunnison National Forest is characterized by a lack of permanent settlements, instead featuring a primitive network of routes such as the Powderhorn Trail and Bondholder Trail.

The presence of the Cebolla State Wildlife Area and landmarks like Monument Park and Mineral Park suggests a landscape dedicated to conservation and seasonal grazing rather than industrial development. Numerous drainages, including Fish Creek and Martinez Creek, feed into the central waterway, while Dry Lake sits isolated on a high bench, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Colorado high country.