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1964 Map of Buffalo Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Buffalo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Buffalo Peak and Sullivan Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Medicine Bow National Forest, as it was documented in the mid-1960s with updates into the early 1980s. The map reveals a network of water sources essential for this arid environment, including Boiler Spring and the Silver Spruce Spring, alongside the drainage systems of Box Elder Creek and La Prete Creek.

Evidence of local land use is sparse but significant, marked by the presence of Olins Lode and a small Cem located near Elder Road. The terrain is characterized by geological landmarks such as Standing Rock and Bear Rock, while transportation is limited to a few improved roads and numerous Jeep Trails that traverse Horseshoe Bend and the Peterson Canyon area. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from open range to protected forest land before modern development.