1967 Map of North Pass

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, forming the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. This 1967 field-checked survey highlights the significance of mountain crossings, centering on North Pass and Cochetopa Pass as primary transit corridors. The drainage network is dense, with headwaters such as West Pass Creek, Lujan Creek, and East Pass Creek carving through the Hills. Evidence of backcountry use is found at the Luders Creek Campground and Buffalo Pass Campground, while a solitary Corral and the settlement at Mouds Bottom suggest a landscape used for seasonal grazing and remote habitation. Numerous Trail and Jeep Trail routes follow the contours of the terrain, tracing the paths of Cantonment Creek and Taylor Canyon.