1970 Map of Crooked Creek Pass

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in the Colorado mountains as documented in the late 1960s. The area is characterized by significant topographic shifts between peaks like Red Table Mountain and deep drainage basins including Brush Creek and Lime Creek. High-elevation water management is evident at Crooked Creek Reservoir, while the presence of Fulford Cave and its nearby Fulford Cave Campground suggests a long-standing history of geologic exploration and seasonal recreation. Transportation through this terrain relied on a network of specialized paths, such as the Ironedge Trail and Charles Trail, which provided access to remote features like Nolan Lake and Leeman Lakes. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of the U.S. Forest Service at the time, marking isolated outposts like the Corral and various developed springs like Soap Spring and Caliente Spring.