1958 Map of Sentinel Peak NE

About this map

Sleeping Ute Mountain dominates this landscape within the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, providing a detailed look at the sacred and geological landmarks of the Ute Mountain Ute people in the late 1950s. The survey reveals a terrain defined by high summits like Hermano Peaks and the distinct anatomical features of the mountain, including West Toe and Sentinel Peak (East Toe). Cultural and historical sites are sparsely but significantly noted, such as the Sun Dance Ground located on the northern slopes. The map also traces the vital water sources and early infrastructure essential to the region, from the Aneth Road cutting across the southern plains to numerous water features like Mariano Springs, Chinde Spring, and several unnamed reservoirs. Small details like Ruins and a lone Windmill offer clues to the historical land use and habitation patterns in this corner of Montezuma County.