1957 Map of Wolf Creek Pass

About this map

Wolf Creek Pass serves as the focal point of this 1957 survey, where the Continental Divide winds through the high San Juan Mountains. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal industry and livestock management, with numerous cattle and horse spreads including At Last Ranch and Three Quarter Circles Ranch along the lower river valleys. Remote infrastructure is well-documented, from the Wolf Creek Maintenance Camp near the pass to the Treasure Guard Station further south. The drainage patterns of the East Fork San Juan River and the Navajo River dominate the topography, interspersed with landmarks like Treasure Falls and the high waters of Quartz Lake. A network of pack trails and a stock drive provide insight into the movement of people and animals through these mountain forests in the mid-20th century.