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1967 Map of North Pass

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of North Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape, serving as a boundary for the Gunnison National Forest, Cochetopa National Forest, and Rio Grande National Forest. This 1967 survey captures the intersection of critical mountain crossings, notably North Pass and Cochetopa Pass, which have historically facilitated movement across the southern Rocky Mountains. The presence of Cantonment suggests an area of organized activity or historical military significance near the pass, while the remote drainage of Lujan Creek and Spanish Creek illustrate the watershed patterns of the region.

Outdoor recreation and early land management are visible through the mapping of Luders Creek Campground and Buffalo Pass Campground. A network of Jeep Trails and paths like West Pass and Jakes crisscross the terrain, following the natural contours of the Hills. From the broad flat of Mouds Bottom to the narrow defile of Taylor Canyon, the map provides a look at the wilderness character of Saguache County before modernization altered these traditional routes.