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1962 Map of Edwards

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Edwards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Edwards and Avon serve as the primary valley hubs in this early 1960s study of the Eagle River corridor. The landscape is defined by the logistics of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which follows the river's path and maintains essential stops at Edwards Siding and Avon Siding. Rural life is centered around landmarks like the Lake Creek Sch, while the surrounding terrain rises sharply into the White River National Forest.

A network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides access to high-country features such as Red and White Mountain and Casteel Ridge. North of the river, drainage systems like Berry Creek and June Creek cut through the forest, while to the south, family-named landmarks such as Bachelor Gulch and Metcalf Creek hint at the area's homesteading and ranching history before its later transformation into a major recreation destination.