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1984 Map of Wolf Creek Pass

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Wolf Creek Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1980s, serving as the spine for a region defined by recreational development and wilderness preservation. At the northern end, Wolf Creek Pass anchors the transportation corridor, flanked by the Wolf Creek Pass Ski Area and the Lobo Overlook. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, with peaks such as Treasure Mountain and Alberta Peak towering over the deep drainages of the East Fork San Juan River and Wolf Creek.

This 1984 survey details the complex land management of the era, where the Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan National Forest meet the protected boundaries of the Weminuche Wilderness. Notable landmarks such as Treasure Falls and Silver Falls punctuate the landscape, while the presence of a Pipeline and multiple drill holes indicate the intersection of natural resource extraction and scenic conservation near the Mineral and Archuleta county line.