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1962 Map of Drake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Drake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The confluence of the Big Thompson River and its North Fork serves as the focal point of this 1960s study of the Roosevelt National Forest. Small mountain settlements like Drake and Waltonia line the narrow river canyon, which follows a winding course through steep terrain. The presence of the State Fish Hatchery near the river fork and the Hyatt Mine to the west suggests an economy rooted in both resource extraction and state conservation efforts during this period.

Higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks such as Spruce Mountain and the high flats of Cedar Park. Tracing the canyon eastward, the map reveals more isolated outposts like Midway and Cedar Cove before the river passes Alexander Mountain. These labels reflect the early development of this corridor as a vital link between the high peaks and the lower valleys, showing the footprints of local industry and recreational land use at Loveland Mountain Park before modern expansion.