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1971 Map of Quaker Mountain

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Quaker Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Routt National Forest defines the topography of this Colorado high-country survey, characterized by a complex network of drainages and prominent peaks. The small settlement of Elkhead serves as a lone point of habitation amidst the significant elevations of Quaker Mountain and Baldy Peak. The landscape is dominated by the convergence of various watercourses, including Elkhead Creek, Stukey Creek, and Hole-in-the-Wall Creek, which carve through the terrain near the high alpine meadows of California Park.

A system of jeep trails provides the primary access to the interior, reflecting a mid-century reliance on rugged transportation for resource management and recreation. Evidence of local industry appears at a Mine located in the southeastern quadrant, while distinctive landmarks like Finger Rock and Agner Mountain serve as natural navigational aids. This 1971 field-checked record captures the area prior to significant modern development, preserving the layout of remote cattle corrals and high-altitude gulches like Bull Gulch.