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1960 Map of Pine Mountain

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where deep drainages like Yellowjacket Canyon and Maverick Canyon carve through the plateau. This 1960 revision, based on 1947 aerial photography, reveals a remote wilderness defined by water sources and ridge-top navigation. Isolated water bodies such as Far Pond, Middle Pond, and Rim Pond are scattered across the higher elevations, likely serving as critical points for cattle or wildlife in the arid terrain.

Evidence of early movement through the forest is captured in the numerous Jeep Trails and a designated Corral near Little Fork. The map traces the rugged path of Ute Creek and the southern slopes of Pine Mountain, providing a technical look at the land before modern development. Notable landmarks such as Wolf Hill and Pine Hill stand as prominent navigation points for those tracing the historical boundaries of Mesa County.