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1962 Map of Crystal Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Crystal Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Roosevelt National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high peaks and timbered ridges of Larimer County were mapped in detail during the early 1960s. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as West White Pine Mountain, East White Pine Mountain, and the namesake Crystal Mountain. Civil infrastructure is represented by the Buckhorn Ranger Sta and a Lookout Tower positioned to monitor the surrounding drainage basins of Buckhorn Creek and Cascade Creek.

Evidence of early transit and exploration is visible through the winding paths of the Old Donner Road and Old Ballard Road, which navigate through gaps like Donner Pass. The presence of a Mine near Boiler Hill and the seasonal grazing lands at Box Prairie reflect the region's historical ties to resource extraction and high-country ranching. These varied pathways, including numerous Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, show how the back country was accessed before the expansion of modern forest service routes.