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1945 Map of Pitkin

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Pitkin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape during a period of active resource extraction and emerging mountain recreation. The map highlights the significant mining infrastructure of the Gold Brick District, specifically locating the Gold Links Mine, Raymond Mine, and Carter Mine along the banks of Gold Creek. These operations, along with the Fairview Mine further north, define the industrial footprint of the era.

Concentrated settlements at Pitkin and Ohio City serve as the primary hubs for the region, while smaller landmarks like Chicago Park and the Sparta Sch provide clues to early 20th-century rural life. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Fossil Mtn and Sheep Mtn, while the Waunita Hot Springs in the southeast corner suggests the early commercial value of the area's natural geothermal features. The hydrology is complex, with Quartz Creek and Lottis Creek carving through the high country.