1964 Map of Workman Creek

About this map

Rio Grande waters curve through the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the flat expanse of Antelope Park meets the steep, timbered slopes of the Rio Grande National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior navigated by a network of specialized routes, including a Stock Driveway for moving livestock and various Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that provided access to high mountain basins. High-country landmarks like Baldy Mountain and Ruby Mountain overlook a series of alpine waters, including Love Lake, Jumper Lake, and Baldy Lake. Evidence of earlier industrial efforts is visible at the Solomon Tunnel and a Gravel Pit near the river. The terrain is divided by the Hinsdale and Mineral county line, marking a boundary through a region defined by tributary systems such as Trout Creek and its many branches.