1964 Map of Rules Hill

About this map

The San Juan National Forest defines the character of this mid-century landscape, where high-altitude water systems and steep terrain intersect. The drainage of the West Fork Florida River and its various forks, including the North Fork Florida River and South Fork Florida River, dominate the western half of the sheet. Notable peaks and ridges such as Vosburg Pike and Rules Hill provide significant vertical relief, while Elks Park offers a rare break in the timbered slopes. Evidence of water management and transport is visible in the eastern section near the Los Pinos River, where the Sullivan Ditch and Texas Creek are mapped. These features, combined with the presence of multiple unnamed trails and jeep trails, illustrate a region used for recreation, forestry, and irrigation in the mid-1960s.