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1961 Map of Dudley Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dudley Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Continental Divide and the Sierra Madre mountains form the backbone of this high-elevation wilderness along the Wyoming and Colorado border. Located primarily within the Medicine Bow National Forest and Routt National Forest, the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Main Fork Encampment River and its various tributaries like Dudley Creek and Billie Creek. A prominent mine and Gaging Sta reflect early industrial and hydrologic interests in these mountains.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's layout, highlighted by the presence of Hog Park Reservoir and the tranquil Beaver Dam Park. Deep geographic features such as Box Canyon emphasize the challenging terrain that necessitated the extensive Pack Trail and Fireline Trail networks. The small settlement at Willow Park and several creek crossings suggest the persistent but sparse human footprint in this border region during the mid-20th century.