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1941 Map of Pitkin

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Pitkin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude settlements dominate the landscape of the Gunnison National Forest as it appeared during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The town of Pitkin serves as a primary hub in the east, situated near the Fish Hatchery and numerous lode mines such as the Fairview Mine. To the southwest, Ohio City sits at the confluence of Gold Creek and Quartz Creek, a valley defined by significant industrial sites including the Raymond Mine and Gold Links Mine.

The terrain is characterized by massive peaks like Fairview Mtn and Henry Mtn, with drainage systems providing the only navigable paths for the local economy. In the southern reaches, Parlin and the Sparta Sch represent the ranching and educational outposts of the era. The presence of Waunita Hot Springs in the southeast corner points to early recreational or therapeutic interests in this mountain territory, while remote trails like the Summerville Trail indicate the primitive access routes through the high country.