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1962 Map of Edwards

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Edwards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Eagle River valley serves as the central artery for this 1962 topographical study, documenting a period just before the region's massive transformation into a global ski destination. The settlement of Edwards is pictured as a quiet ranching and rail hub, anchored by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. To the east, Avon appears in its early form, featuring the Avon Siding and proximity to agricultural infrastructure like the Brett Ditch and Creamery Ditch.

High-country drainage patterns define the northern landscape within the White River National Forest, where numerous pack trails navigate the slopes of Red and White Mountain. Local landmarks such as the Lake Creek Sch and the Weather Station near Spring Creek provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early mountain life. The map captures the rugged transition from the river bottom at Wilmor to the high ridges of Casteel Ridge and Bachelor Gulch, reflecting a traditional Colorado landscape of water rights and mountain transit.