1965 Map of Mount Guero

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Gunnison National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where complex mountain hydrology is managed through a network of high-altitude irrigation infrastructure. The map detail highlights the Saddle Mountain Highline Ditch, Virginia Ditch, and Grand View Ditch, which redirect snowmelt from the upper drainages to lower-elevation uses. These human-made channels cut across the steep drainages of Virginia Creek and Clear Fork, demonstrating the vital role of water rights in this part of the Colorado high country.