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1961 Map of Mount Sherman

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mount Sherman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Mining operations dominate the high-altitude terrain of the Mosquito Range in this early 1960s study, where the peaks of Mount Sherman and Mount Sheridan stand as central landmarks. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's industrial heritage, featuring numerous extractive sites such as the Hilltop Mine, Continental Chief Mine, and the Idaho Mines clustered near Ball Mountain. The settlement of Leavick appears on the eastern slopes near Leavick Creek, serving as a focal point for activity in the Pike National Forest.

Transportation through these formidable elevations is defined by Weston Pass, which provides a vital link between Lake and Park counties. Along the drainages of Iowa Gulch and Empire Gulch, the map identifies evidence of past industry, including a Sawmill (Aband) and several scattered shafts like the Peerless Mine. The western portion, within the San Isabel National Forest, shows a complex network of gulches and ridges, including the prominent Long and Derry Hill.