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1950 Map of Pine Mountain

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this landscape on the Colorado-Mesa county line, as recorded in a 1950 edition that reflects the post-war interest in western minerals. This specific survey was conducted in collaboration with the United States Atomic Energy Commission, highlighting the region's strategic importance during the early Cold War uranium boom. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, carved by Calamity Creek, Ute Creek, and Maverick Canyon.

Old routes like the Snowshoe Trail and various unnamed trails traverse the slopes of Pine Mountain and Wolf Hill, while high-altitude water sources including Big Pond, Far Pond, and Rim Pond suggest the area's use for livestock and early resource exploration. The map provides a precise look at the drainage patterns of the North Fork and Middle Fork of Bear Canyon, essential for understanding the remote topography before modern development altered these high plateaus.