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1964 Map of Vallecito Reservoir

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Vallecito Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Vallecito Reservoir dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, fed by the glacial waters of the Los Pinos River and Vallecito Creek. Managed as part of the San Juan National Forest, the region appears here as a developed recreation hub, featuring a dense network of campgrounds such as Pine Point Campground and the Old Timers Campground. The presence of the Vallecito Guard Station and several gaging stations underscores the active forest and water management of the era.

Beyond the shoreline, the map reveals a transition to more primitive backcountry, preserved through historic routes like the Endlich Mesa Pack Trail and West Mountain Pack Trail. Notable private holdings like Wits End Ranch and Wilderness Trails Ranch indicate the area's long-standing appeal for seasonal residency and tourism. From the high elevations of Miller Mountain to the depths of Dark Canyon, the topography is defined by its dramatic verticality and drainage patterns.