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1964 Map of Rules Hill

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Rules Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Florida River and its numerous tributaries, including True Creek and Shearer Creek, dominate this mid-1960s landscape in the San Juan National Forest. The map documents a rugged wilderness setting marked by family-named landmarks and early infrastructure. Shrock Cem sits near the upper reaches of the river, providing a significant point of interest for genealogists researching the area's early inhabitants.

Settlement patterns are sparse, with Columbus located at the confluence of Texas Creek and the Los Pinos River on the eastern edge. Prominent terrain features like Vosburg Pike, Rules Hill, and Rabbit Mountain define the topography between the river valleys. A network of Jeep Trails provides access through the deep canyons, such as Hartman Canyon and Homer Canyon, while the Sullivan Ditch in the southeast indicates early water management efforts in this high-altitude terrain.