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1962 Map of Boston Peak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Boston Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Cache La Poudre River and Laramie River dominate this high-country landscape, where the complex management of water is evidenced by mid-century engineering. The Laramie Poudre Tunnel and Skyline Ditch highlight the historical efforts to divert water across the continental divide, a critical aspect of Colorado's alpine development. Small outposts and recreational landmarks like Reds Place, Spencer Heights, and the Sportsman Lodge dot the forest, serving those traveling through the Roosevelt National Forest.

Geographic landmarks such as Boston Peak and Elephant Mountain anchor the terrain, while numerous campgrounds like Sleeping Elephant Campground and Big South Campground reflect the area's mid-century role as a primary gateway for mountain tourism and timber. From the cascades of Poudre Falls to the high-elevation Twin Lakes, the map illustrates a rugged intersection of natural hydrology and human infrastructure.