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1965 Map of Mount Guero

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mount Guero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this mid-1960s survey, revealing a high-altitude landscape defined by steep drainages and essential water management. The area is intersected by the boundaries of Delta, Gunnison, and Montrose counties, where isolated features like the Hawks-Nest Ranch and a network of irrigation works, including Virginia Ditch and Grand View Ditch, point to the region's agricultural and ranching history.

Topographical landmarks provide orientation across the diverse terrain, from the prominent Mount Guero and Big Sand Mountain in the north to the narrow spine of Mendicant Ridge and the volcanic-sounding Tater Heap. The map meticulously details the complex hydrology of the North Fork Smith Fork and South Smith Fork, alongside numerous seasonal creeks and the Bald Mountain Reservoir, illustrating how water was channeled and stored for use in this high-country environment.