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1963 Map of Placita

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Placita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Placita sits at the base of steep mountainous terrain where the Crystal River flows southward through the valley. This 1960s survey documents the intersection of natural resources and public lands, showing the settlement flanked by the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest. The map details the industrial footprint of the era, including several Mines and the Dutch Creek Mine, alongside infrastructure like a Gaging Sta and a Drill Hole.

High-altitude landmarks such as Huntsman Mountain and Huntsman Ridge dominate the central landscape, while McClure Pass provides a vital transit point along the southern boundary. Water features are abundant, from the dramatic Hayes Creek Falls to alpine points like Island Lake. A network of a Jeep Trail and a Pack Trail reveals how the land was navigated for both utility and recreation in the mid-20th century.