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1963 Map of Powderhorn Lakes

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Powderhorn Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Powderhorn Lakes and the high alpine drainage systems of the Calf Creek Plateau dominate this 1963 field-checked survey. Located along the Gunnison Co Hinsdale Co border, the landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major tributaries, including Trout Creek and Indian Creek. Human activity in this high-altitude environment is evidenced by a network of pack trails and a jeep trail that navigate the steep descents toward Grey Ranch in the north.

The presence of scattered prospects suggests early mineral exploration in the gulches, while named water features like Fourth of July Creek and Phelps Cabin Creek reflect the naming conventions of local settlers and ranchmen. The map reveals an intricate hydrological web where the West Fork Powderhorn Creek and Middle Fork Powderhorn Creek converge, illustrating the remote and water-rich character of this section of the Colorado high country before modern development.