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1973 Map of Mountain View Crest

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Needleton sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the Animas River cuts a deep path through the San Juan National Forest. The 1973 survey details a topography defined by significant elevation changes, from the alpine basins of New York Basin to the prominent heights of Mountain View Crest and Mount Kennedy. Transport in this era was dominated by a network of footpaths rather than roads, including the Rio Grande Western Trail and the Needle Creek Trail. Historical activity is evidenced by scattered Prospects on the eastern slopes and family-named landmarks like Henderson Lake. The drainage patterns are complex, with waters flowing from high-altitude features like Webb Lake and Emerald Lake toward the Florida River valley in the south, illustrating the transition from rocky peaks to the meadowed reaches of Big Bear Park and Lower Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain