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1967 Map of Pieplant

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pieplant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

High-altitude mining and ranching legacies define this landscape along the Continental Divide in the late 1960s. The quadrangle centers on the remains of the Pieplant Mine and the Pieplant Mill (Site), highlighting the area’s industrial history within the Gunnison National Forest. The transition from resource extraction to seasonal recreation is evident in the presence of the Dinner Station Campground and numerous pack trails, including the Timberline Trail (Pack) and the Rocky Mountain Trail (Pack).

Hydrological features dominate the southern half of the sheet, where the Taylor River flows through Taylor Park, joined by Pieplant Creek and Illinois Creek. The presence of the Pieplant Cow Camp suggests the continued importance of high-country grazing even as mining subsided. Notable peaks and basins such as Grizzly Peak and Church Basin provide a clear view of the complex terrain marking the intersection of the White River, San Isabel, and Gunnison national forests.