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1972 Map of Castle Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Castle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Castle Peak and the surrounding high country of Eagle County dominate this 1970s topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and high-altitude water sources. The terrain is marked by prominent natural boundaries such as Winter Ridge and Catamount Ridge, with drainage systems like Big Alkali Creek and Milk Creek carving through the slopes. Localized features like Schlegel Lake and Picture Lake suggest the isolated, high-elevation hydrology of the area.

Evidence of high-country utility is visible through a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that navigate difficult passes like Coberly Gap. The inclusion of a Radio Facility and Radio Tower near the peak indicates the importance of these summits for regional communications. Family-named landmarks such as Leonard Reap Spring provide a subtle connection to the ranching or hunting history of this part of the Colorado Rockies.