Loading map...

1962 Map of Big Narrows

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Big Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Cache La Poudre River cuts a deep path through this portion of the Roosevelt National Forest, defining the region's geography and early development. Along its banks, small settlements and recreational outposts like Eggers and the Fort Collins Mountain Recreation Area appear alongside geological landmarks such as the Narrows. The map reveals a landscape of transition, where the river valley supports flatland clearings like Dutch George Flats and Kelley Flats, while the surrounding high ground is marked by early ranching and homesteading efforts.

Evidence of the area's pioneer history is preserved through labels for the Bosworth Homestead, Lewis Ranch, and Sky Corral Ranch. Industrial and transit history are visible in the inclusion of the Hole-in-the-wall Mine, a remote Quarry, and the winding paths of Flowers Road and Stove Prairie Road. These features reflect a rugged economy built on mining, livestock, and early mountain tourism during the mid-twentieth century.