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1962 Map of Rudolph Hill

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rudolph Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Cebolla Creek winds through this high-altitude landscape, defining a network of drainages and ranching outposts in the early 1960s. The settlement at Powderhorn and nearby properties like Sammons Ranch, Inside Ranch, and the Smith Place indicate the area's agricultural and homesteading roots. This survey reflects a mid-century period when remote mountain drainages were accessed primarily via rugged routes like Beaver Road or unnamed trails and jeep paths.

Local landmarks such as Rudolph Hill and Miller Hill rise above a series of deep gulches, including Mud Gulch and Swinehart Gulch. Evidence of mineral exploration appears at several Prospects, while the Powderhorn Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogical research. The map also documents the convergence of county lines, marking where Gunnison, Saguache, and Hinsdale counties meet amidst the intricate terrain of Fish Canyon and Dempsey Parks.