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1994 Map of Saint Charles Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Saint Charles Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Saint Charles Peak dominates the southern reaches of this mid-1990s survey, marking a rugged high point within the San Isabel National Forest. The landscape is a network of drainage basins and ridges, where the Saint Charles River and Ophir Creek carve through the terrain. Evidence of regional history and early travel is preserved through the Frontier Historic Trail and the Greenhorn Highway, which trace the difficult topography.

Small mountain settlements and clearings like Fairview and Burris Meadow appear alongside specialized land uses such as the Silver Circle and a local Gravel Pit. The map captures a high-altitude wilderness defined by named landmarks like Potato Mountain, Dome Rock, and the Scraggy Peaks, reflecting the intricate geography of the Custer and Pueblo County border. From the sheltered Bear Canyon to the open Simonson Meadow, the data reflects a period of forest management and established recreational boundaries.