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1905 Map of San Cristobal

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Whitecross and Sherman stand as primary mountain settlements in this high-altitude survey of the San Juan Mountains. The landscape is dominated by the Continental Divide, which snakes through the terrain, separating the headwaters of the Gunnison and Rio Grande systems. Resource extraction and early mountain commerce are evident in the presence of Carson and the Lakemans Fishponds, while the natural topography is defined by massive peaks like Redcloud Pk and the Rio Grande Pyramid. The drainage of Henson Creek and the waters of Lake San Cristobal provide the primary geographic anchors for the northern reaches of the quadrangle. This 1904-1905 survey by J.F. McBeth records the high-country landscape during a period when mining camps and high passes like Weminuche Pass were vital links in the regional economy, long before modern infrastructure altered the accessibility of these remote basins.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain