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1962 Map of Chambers Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Chambers Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Chambers Lake serves as a central landmark for this high-altitude landscape in the Roosevelt National Forest, where the complex water management systems of the mid-20th century are clearly visible. The map details a network of trans-basin water diversions, including the Skyline Ditch and Michigan Ditch, which redirect water across the continental divide. These engineering feats are accompanied by several storage bodies such as Barnes Meadow Reservoir and the Long Draw Reservoir.

The terrain transitions from the peak of Bald Mountain down to the Cache la Poudre River, with the Never Summer Mountains framing the southwestern corner. For those interested in historical land use, the map identifies the Corral Park Cow Camp and recreational developments like the Chambers Lake Campground. The proximity to the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Routt National Forest highlights the region's long-standing status as a protected wilderness and vital watershed.