1964 Map of Vallecito Reservoir

About this map

Vallecito Reservoir dominates this high-altitude landscape within the San Juan National Forest, where the Los Pinos River and Vallecito Creek feed into the central basin. The map illustrates a mid-century recreation and wilderness management infrastructure, featuring several established sites like the Vallecito Guard Station and the Vallecito Campground. In the early 1960s, this area supported both ranching and backcountry exploration, evidenced by the Wits End Ranch and Wilderness Trails Ranch located on the eastern and northern fringes of the reservoir.