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1962 Map of Boston Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Laramie-Poudre Tunnel serves as a significant engineering feature on this map, cutting through the high country of the Roosevelt National Forest to connect the Laramie River watershed with the Cache La Poudre River drainage. This water diversion infrastructure, alongside the Skyline Ditch, illustrates the complex history of western water management during the early 1960s.

Recreational and remote outposts are scattered throughout the landscape, including Sportsman Lodge and the Trading Post situated near the riverbanks. High-altitude landmarks like Boston Peak and Elephant Mountain overlook a network of backcountry sites such as Tunnel Campground and Sleeping Elephant Campground. The presence of small settlements like Reds Place and the natural spectacle of Poudre Falls highlight the era's balance between primitive mountain access and established forest management.