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1966 Map of Summit Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Summit Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Continental Divide dictates the geography of this high-altitude landscape along the border of Archuleta Co and Conejos Co. Towering summits like Montezuma Peak and Summit Peak anchor the ridgeline, which separates the drainage systems of the San Juan National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. The map captures the intricate headwaters of several significant waterways, including the Rio Blanco and the North Fork Conejos River.

High alpine basins and specialized terrain features define the era's land use, centered on recreation and wilderness management. Points of interest for topographical study include Gunsight Pass, Blanco Basin, and Horsethief Park. The presence of several high-elevation water bodies like Fish Lake, Lake Ann, and Lake Annabelle underscores the remote and undeveloped character of this mountain territory in the mid-1960s.