1963 Map of Sheep Mountain

About this map

Sheep Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of the Little Cimarron River and Big Blue Creek carve deep through the terrain of the Uncompahgre National Forest. The map reflects a mid-century wilderness managed for both conservation and traditional use, as seen in the presence of the Alpine Trail (Pack) and the Ridge Stock Driveway. These routes, along with the Alpine Guard Sta, suggest a period where forest management and livestock movement were primary human activities in this remote area.