1971 Map of Mount Blaine

About this map

Mount Blaine rises as a prominent landmark in this 1970s topographic study of Garfield County, marking a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep drainage systems. The map captures the industrial and hydrological footprint of the era, notably the scattered Prospects and a Drill Hole that indicate mineral exploration across Skinner Ridge and Puddin Ridge. Water management is evident through the Gibler Ditch, which follows the contours near the southern boundary, while Deer Park provides a notable natural basin amidst the surrounding gulches. The terrain is crisscrossed by a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, suggesting a region primarily accessed for resource extraction and land management rather than dense settlement. Large-scale features like Clear Creek and Buck Gulch dictate the movement of travelers through this high-elevation Colorado territory.