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1967 Map of Cherokee Park

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cherokee Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Roosevelt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Colorado and Wyoming, as surveyed in 1967. The map documents the winding path of the Cache La Poudre River and its North Fork, which carve through terrain marked by prominent granite outcrops like Cap Rock, Bull Rock, and Haystack Rock. The settlement pattern is sparse, defined primarily by agricultural and recreational sites such as Cherokee Ranch and Trails End.

Tracing the historic Overland Trail through the northern portion of the quadrangle reveals the region's significance as a passage for westward travel. The presence of a Railroad Grade near Georges Gulch suggests early industrial or logging efforts that had transitioned into history by the late 1960s. High-country landmarks such as Mount Kimball and Mount Evelyn provide vertical perspective on this watershed, where numerous creeks like Mill Creek and Willow Creek feed the larger river system.