1983 Map of Mount Antero

About this map

Mount Princeton Hot Springs and the nearby Hortense Hot Spring highlight a landscape defined by geothermal activity and high-alpine terrain within the San Isabel National Forest. This 1983 survey records a region of intense elevation changes, anchored by the 14,197-foot summit of Mount Princeton and the mineral-rich slopes of Mount Antero. The mapping of numerous Prospects, mines, and quarries alongside established recreation sites like Chalk Lake Campground and Mount Princeton Campground illustrates the dual history of resource extraction and mountain tourism in Chaffee County. The high-altitude hydrology is well-documented, tracing Chalk Creek past the Chalk Cliffs to the Chalk Cliff Fish Hatchery, while Agnes Vail Falls marks a sharp descent in Cascade Canyon. A network of historic paths, including the Merriam Pack Trail and various jeep trails, provides insight into the rugged accessibility of these peaks during the late twentieth century.