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1960 Map of Pine Mountain

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this landscape, defined by a network of drainage canyons and high plateaus. The 1960 survey highlights the remote backcountry of Mesa County, where transport was limited to primitive routes like the Jeep Trail and various pedestrian paths including a dedicated Snowshoe Trail and multiple Foot Trails. These routes provided access to secluded high-altitude water sources such as Far Pond, Middle Pond, and Rim Pond.

Geological features and local landmarks like Pine Mountain, Wolf Hill, and Pine Hill punctuate the terrain, while the complex hydrologic system of Calamity Creek, Cow Creek, and Yellowjacket Canyon carved the deep relief shown here. The presence of several dams, such as the one located near Maverick canyon, indicates managed water resources in this arid environment during the mid-20th century. This map offers a primary record of the forest boundary and the specific names of the gulches and forks that shaped the region's local geography.