1967 Map of Pool Table Mountain

About this map

Pool Table Mountain stands as a central topographic anchor in this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest. The 1960s terrain is defined by its specialized livestock infrastructure, notably the La Garita Stock Driveway and the Alder Stock Driveway, which trace the high ridges and valley floors. These designated corridors, alongside the Bear Creek Pack Trail, represent a legacy of seasonal grazing and movement through the La Garita Mountains. The map reveals a complex network of drainage basins, including Bellows Creek and Alder Creek, which feed into several high-country openings like Corral Park, Blue Park, and Round Park. This region, partly protected by the La Garita Wilderness, shows the intricate relationship between water sources, timber, and the historical cattle and sheep drives that once characterized the Mineral and Saguache county borderlands.