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1980 Map of Mount Ouray

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Mount Ouray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The high ridges of the Continental Divide dominate this 1980 survey, where the borders of Chaffee, Saguache, and Gunnison counties converge. The rugged landscape is defined by massive peaks like Mount Ouray and Chipeta Mountain, with the distinctive Devils Armchair formation marking the alpine terrain. Below the timberline, the San Isabel National Forest and Gunnison National Forest provide the backdrop for a network of remote transportation routes, including the Marshall Pass Road and the historic Marshall Pass.

Evidence of historical high-altitude industry remains visible through labels for the Cinderella South Mine and various unnamed mines and prospects scattered near Redman Creek and Browns Creek. Toward the east, the Shirley (Site) indicates a former settlement along Poncha Creek, while recreational spots like O'Haver Lake Campground and Pass Creek Lake reflect the area's transition into a destination for outdoorsmen.