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1961 Map of Elkhorn Point

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The North Platte River carves a deep path through the high-elevation terrain of the Medicine Bow National Forest, crossing the state line between Wyoming and Colorado. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of rugged canyons and isolated points, where the river winds through the dramatic Bow Canyon. Human activity is concentrated along the western edge of the forest, evidenced by the Big Creek Ranch and the industrial presence of Gravel Pits near Big Creek.

Water management is a central theme of the area, shown through the Henry Ditch and the natural collection of Long Lake. The map details numerous named water sources like Rock Springs and Sixmile Creek, which provided essential resources for ranching and forestry operations in this remote section of Carbon County. High landmarks such as Parkview Hill and Prospect Mountain define the horizon in this high-country drainage basin.