1957 Map of Wolf Creek Pass

About this map

The Continental Divide zigzags across the high mountain terrain of this mid-century survey, separating the headwaters of the Rio Grande National Forest from the vast drainage of the San Juan National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high-altitude transit of the Wolf Creek Pass, where the Navajo Trail and other early routes negotiate the steep slopes between Treasure Mountain and Sheep Mountain. A series of isolated homesteads and ranching outposts, including the West Fork Ranch, At Last Ranch, and Hott Ranch, are scattered along the river valleys, reflecting the region's historical reliance on seasonal grazing and timber.