1960 Map of Snowmass Mountain

Water plays a central role in the landscape's history, with the Crystal River and its South Fork carving through Canyon terrain. Alpine lakes, including Snowmass Lake, Geneva Lake, and the remote Siberia Lake, are shown alongside significant high-altitude crossings such as Schofield Pass and Frigid Air Pass. The map serves as a detailed record of the geography surrounding the settlement of Crystal, an area where the transition from industrial extraction to mountain wilderness was well underway by the mid-20th century.