1961 Map of Mount Sopris

About this map

Mount Sopris dominates the southern landscape of this 1961 survey, its twin peaks rising within the White River National Forest. The Crystal River carves a deep valley along the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as the primary corridor for movement and early industry. An Old Railroad Grade follows Thompson Creek through the rugged western slopes, providing a physical record of the era's mining or timber transport infrastructure before these routes were repurposed as primitive trails.