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1967 Map of Mount Sneffels

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mount Sneffels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The high San Juan Mountains are defined by the towering presence of Mount Sneffels and Mears Peak along the border of Ouray and San Miguel counties. This 1960s-era survey reveals a landscape shaped by timber and alpine ranching, with Box Factory Park and McClure Camp marking early centers of activity. The topography transitions from the broad expanse of Miller Mesa in the north to the glacial basins of the high peaks, including Blaine Basin and the remote Blue Lakes tucked beneath the timberline.

Transportation through these high-altitude corridors is documented by the Old RR Grade and the Dallas Trail, reflecting the movement of cattle and supplies through the Uncompahgre National Forest. Numerous family-named water sources such as Billy Wood Spring and Homer Brown Spring provide evidence of early homesteading and seasonal camps like Vance Place and Kelly Camp that once supported the area's mountain economy.