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1964 Map of Weminuche Pass

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Weminuche Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Weminuche Pass serves as a critical geographic marker in this 1964 survey, where the Continental Divide separates the high-altitude drainages of the Rio Grande National Forest and the San Juan National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the Rio Grande Reservoir and the headwaters of the Rio Grande, which is fed by Ute Creek and Crooked Creek.

Evidence of historical transit and early high-country habitation is visible in the presence of the Stage Station and nearby Ruins located near Long Canyon. The map details complex water management systems such as the Raber Lohr Ditch and Fuchs Ditch, illustrating early efforts to divert alpine runoff. Recreational and livestock use is highlighted by the Thirtymile Campground and a designated Stock Driveway that parallels Squaw Creek, indicating the dual economic and leisure roles of these forest lands during the mid-20th century.