1962 Map of Chambers Lake

About this map

Chambers Lake and its surrounding water systems define this 1962 landscape in northern Colorado, where the high-altitude divide separates major drainage basins. This area showcases an intricate network of water management features, most notably the Michigan Ditch and several significant impoundments including Joe Wright Reservoir and Barnes Meadow Reservoir. The map illustrates a transition from the Roosevelt National Forest into the northern reaches of Rocky Mountain National Park, with the Larimer and Jackson County line marking the western boundary. Recreation and infrastructure are woven through the timberline, evidenced by the Green Ridge Trail and the remote Trap Park Road. Natural landmarks like Bald Mountain and Flat Top Mountain overlook the headwaters of the Cache la Poudre River and the northward-flowing Laramie River.