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1992 Map of Buffalo Peak

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Buffalo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Buffalo Peak and the high ridges of the Medicine Bow National Forest dominate this landscape during the early 1990s. The map illustrates a complex network of waterways, where Boxelder Creek and La Prele Creek cut through the terrain, the latter carving the notable La Prele Gorge. Human presence is marked by isolated retreats such as Silver Spruce Lodge and Olin Lodge, connected to the wider region via routes like Elder Road and Bear Rock Road.

Elevations vary significantly, from the summit of Sullivan Mountain to the depths of Red Canyon Creek. The abundance of named springs, including Boiler Spring and Standing Rock Spring, suggests a landscape defined by its water sources in an otherwise high-altitude environment. Natural landmarks like Bear Rock and Standing Rock serve as navigational anchors amidst a web of 4WD trails that navigate the drainages of Peterson Creek and Helm Creek.