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1965 Map of Rock Creek Park

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Rock Creek Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Gunnison National Forest land dominates this 1960s terrain in Saguache County, where the landscape is defined by the high-elevation drainage systems of Rock Creek and Beaver Creek. The map records a working landscape of the mid-20th century, notably featuring the Rock Creek Cow Camp and a simple Corral, indicating the seasonal cattle grazing patterns common to this part of the Colorado high country.

Elevated landmarks like Summit Park and the distinctively named Devils Hole provide geographic anchors, while the School Section suggests the historical allocation of state land for educational funding. Resource management is visible through the McDonough Reservoir and the network of jeep trails that navigate the steep contours near Pinto Basin. The density of named water features, including Killdeer Creek and Porcupine Creek, underscores the importance of watershed mapping for the region's ranching and forestry interests during this era.