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1964 Map of Pole Creek Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pole Creek Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Continental Divide snake-curves through this high-altitude landscape, marking the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. High peaks like Bent Peak, Carson Peak, and Pole Creek Mountain define the topography, with drainage patterns flowing toward major water systems like the Rio Grande and Cataract Lake.

Evidence of historical activity is seen through a network of specialized paths including the Stock Driveway, Pack Trail, and Jeep Trail, illustrating the rugged transport methods required in the mid-1960s. Small-scale mining is indicated by several labeled prospects and a specific prospect near the confluence of Bear Creek and the river, showing where early explorers searched for minerals along the mountain flanks. This survey captures a specific era of wilderness management before modern road expansion reached these remote headwaters.