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1962 Map of Bears Ears Peaks

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bears Ears Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bears Ears Peaks anchor the high elevations of the Elkhead Mountains in this early 1960s survey of the Routt National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, where Slater Creek and the North Fork Elkhead Creek carve through the terrain, creating distinct meadows like Slater Park and Adams Park. These open areas provided essential summer grazing and transit points for the region's ranching and forestry economy.

Evidence of historical access is visible through an extensive network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, including the Lookout Trail which suggests early fire suppression and forest management. The presence of the California Park Guard Station near the confluence of California Creek and Torso Creek serves as a reminder of the administrative footprint in this part of Colorado. The map captures a high-country environment where topographical features like Columbus Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain dictated the movement of travel and water.