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1994 Map of Windy Point

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Windy Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this Montrose County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain transitions between the steep drainage of Atkinson Creek and the sweeping slopes of Windy Point. The map captures a moment in the mid-1990s when this region remained a critical hub for high-country grazing and backcountry aviation, evidenced by the presence of Porters Cow Camp and a remote Landing Strip near The Meadows.

A network of rugged paths, including the Burro Trail, Indian Trail, and Forty Seven Trail, underscores the area's legacy as a transit corridor across the Uncompahgre Plateau. From the heights of Spruce Mtn to the water sources at T-Bone Spring, the land is defined by its deep canyons and prominent ridges, like the one carrying the Divide Road, which historically served as primary access for land management and seasonal ranching operations.