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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

The Eagle River valley serves as the primary corridor for transit and agriculture in this section of the White River National Forest. The landscape is defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which links the small settlements of Edwards and Avon, each supported by its own rail stop at Edwards Siding and Avon Siding. Settlement patterns follow the water, with the Lake Creek Sch and various post offices situated near the confluence of mountain tributaries.

Resource management is evident through an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Howard and Winslow Ditch, Rio Grande and Western Ditch, and Fleck Ditch. These systems divert water from the high country, past features like Red and White Mountain and Casteel Ridge, to support the valley floor. The map also documents a high-altitude wilderness accessible only via a complex system of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, connecting remote areas like Rock Creek Park.