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1972 Map of Castle Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Castle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Castle Peak and the surrounding high-country terrain of Eagle County define this 1970s topographic study. The landscape is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainages and alpine basins, including the headwaters of Alkali Creek, Catamount Creek, and Milk Creek. This era of the backcountry is characterized by limited infrastructure, relying heavily on a system of rugged paths such as the Dutch Horn Trail and various unnamed Jeep Trails and Pack Trails to navigate the steep rises of Winter Ridge and Horse Mountain.

Modern utility and communications are represented by a Radio Tower and Radio Facility near the peak, while numerous water sources like Little Dutton Spring and Schlegel Lake highlight the area's importance for local hydrology. The presence of Castle Creek Ponds and several smaller lakes like Picture Lake suggests a landscape of small, high-altitude catchments essential for the region's wildlife and seasonal grazing.