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1963 Map of Sheep Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sheep Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal movement and high-altitude management. The terrain is marked by the High Mesa and the sharp rise of Sheep Mountain, with the Little Cimarron River and its various forks carving through the central valleys. This area served as a critical corridor for mountain travel, as evidenced by the extensive network of pack trails like the Alpine (Pack) Trail and the Ridge Stock Driveway.

Remote outposts such as the Alpine Guard Sta and the nearby Johnson Park indicate the presence of forestry and ranching operations at the time of the 1963 field check. The crossing of the Gunnison Co Hinsdale Co line bisects the sheet, providing researchers with a detailed look at the jurisdictional boundaries in these drainage basins. Numerous smaller waterways, including Big Blue Creek and Fall Creek, support a diverse alpine ecosystem before the modernization of more accessible routes.