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1964 Map of North Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of North Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Hamilton Mesa and Island Mesa dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of San Miguel and Dolores counties. The 1964 survey reveals a topography defined by complex drainage systems and seasonal high-country outposts like Fall Camp Spring and Jensens Cow Camp. The presence of these named camps suggests the area's continued importance for seasonal livestock grazing during the mid-20th century.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, represented by a network of small alpine bodies such as Galloway Lake, Spencer Lake, and Jensen Lake. High points like North Mountain and Lavender Point oversee deep cuts in the earth including Knight Canyon and Desert Claim Arroyo. Primitive transportation is marked by a series of Jeep Trails that navigate through Sandys Fort Pass, connecting remote features across an Indefinite Boundary where the two counties meet.