1969 Map of San Isabel

About this map

San Isabel sits at the intersection of recreation and rugged elevation within the San Isabel National Forest, where the convergence of Custer, Pueblo, and Huerfano counties meets the high peaks. The 1960s landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Saint Charles River and the prominent Greenhorn Mountain massif, which reaches 12,347 feet at its summit. Human activity is centered around the shore of Lake Isabel, where a campground, picnic area, and the Graham Memorial Park reflect the area's established role as a mountain retreat. A network of pack trails, including the Saint Charles Trail and Bartlett Trail, provides the primary access to the higher backcountry reaches such as North Peak and Snowslide Canyon. Further south, Camp Crockett and Lazy Acres Camp mark localized settlements, while various springs like Rooster Spring suggest the critical importance of water sources in this alpine terrain.