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1963 Map of Wetterhorn Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Wetterhorn Peak and the high alpine terrain of the San Juan Mountains dominate this 1963 survey, revised in the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, stretching from the Porphyry Basin and Wetterhorn Basin up to sharp summits like Precipice Peak and Coxcomb Peak. Human presence in this area of the Uncompahgre National Forest is evidenced by a network of pack and jeep trails, such as the Cow Creek Trail (Pack) and the Henson Creek Jeep Trail, which provide access to high-altitude landmarks like American Flats. Small-scale industrial activity is noted through scattered labels for a Mine and various Prospects, particularly around Bighorn Ridge. The map also captures the headwaters of significant drainage systems, including the West Fork Cimarron River and Middle Fork Cimarron River, which carve through the Big Blue Wilderness as it straddles the Ouray Co and Hinsdale Co line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain