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1962 Map of Big Narrows

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Big Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Cache La Poudre River carves a winding path through the heart of the Roosevelt National Forest, defining a landscape of narrow canyons and high mountain peaks. Along its banks, the map reveals early settlement patterns and recreational development at sites like Stove Prairie Landing and the Narrows Picnic Area. Local history is deeply embedded in the family-named landmarks that dot the high country, including the Bosworth Homestead, Clark Homestead, and Lewis Ranch.

Resource extraction and ranching are evident through the presence of a Quarry and Mine near Poverty Gulch, alongside sprawling open areas like Pendergrass Flats and Dutch George Flats. This 1962 field check documents the area's transition into a more organized recreation zone, as evidenced by the Fort Collins Mountain Recreation Area, while maintaining the rugged character of its peaks such as Lonetree Mountain and Mount McConnel.