1957 Map of Wolf Creek Pass

About this map

The Continental Divide serpentines across this high-country survey of the San Juan Mountains, marking the separation between the Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan National Forest. At the center of the sheet, the passage of Wolf Creek Pass serves as a critical artery through the alpine landscape, supported by a Highway Maintenance Camp and the nearby Wolf Creek Campground. The drainage of the San Juan River and its numerous tributaries, including the West Fork and East Fork, dictates the placement of early mountain agriculture and industry.