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1967 Map of Sargents Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Sargents Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Continental Divide snake across this high-elevation landscape, marking the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals a terrain defined by the Cochetopa Hills and the prominent Sargents Mesa, where the land falls away into deep drainage systems like Houghland Gulch and Jacks Creek.

Evidence of early high-country transportation is preserved through the Old RR Grade in the northeast corner near Marshall Creek. Local history is anchored at the Long Branch Guard Station, while the primitive network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides a glimpse into the forest management and recreation patterns of the mid-20th century. High-altitude landmarks such as Long Branch Baldy and Baldy Lake serve as primary orientation points for this remote section of the Colorado Rockies.