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1962 Map of Sawtooth Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Sawtooth Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, where the topography is defined by the steep descent of Cochetopa Canyon. The map documents a rugged interior geography shaped by mining and cattle grazing, with the Lost Lake Mine and Mercury Mine indicating the mineral interests of the era. High peaks like Sawtooth Mountain and Agency Peak anchor the western boundary, overlooking a complex system of drainages including Townsite Gulch and Homestead Gulch.

The infrastructure shown here is minimal, consisting largely of a network of Trail and Jeep Trail routes that navigate between open meadow parks like Lick Park and Bead Park. These paths follow the natural contours of the land, connecting water sources like Moss Lake and the various springs to the higher ridges, reflecting a mid-century period of land management focused on resource extraction and seasonal grazing access.