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1961 Map of Spruce Mountain

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Spruce Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Spruce Mountain stands as a central high point in this high-country survey, where the boundaries of White River National Forest, Grand Mesa National Forest, and Gunnison National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Muddy Creek and its many tributaries, such as Little Muddy Creek and Hayrack Park Creek, carving through the terrain. The presence of Oil Well and the nearby Oil Well Camp indicates industrial exploration within the forest, while Buzzard Cow Camp suggests seasonal agricultural use of these uplands.

Evidence of resource management and early monitoring appears through features like the Gaging Station on Muddy Creek and a Drill Hole north of Logpile Flat. The transition from the timbered heights of Ruth Mountain to open areas like Mule Park and the curiously named No Good Park provides a detailed look at the land use and local nomenclature used by foresters and ranchers in the mid-20th century.