1963 Map of Rampart Hills

About this map

San Juan National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Montezuma County, where a network of water management features and mining claims define the terrain. The 1960s survey records a region transitioning between active industry and seasonal recreation, evidenced by the presence of the Aspen Guard Sta and Transfer Campground. Water is a primary focus of the mapping, with numerous reservoirs such as Weber Reservoir, Smith Reservoir, and McCabe Reservoir distributed across the plateaus to manage the flow of the West Mancos River and its various forks.