1962 Map of Floyd Peak

About this map

Wapiti Ranch stands as a lonely marker of human habitation within this expansive stretch of the Routt National Forest during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, where the Elk River and its South Fork meet a network of mountain streams like Morgan Creek and Reed Creek. The map documents a transition from lower riparian areas to high alpine basins, notably at Swamp Park and a cluster of high-elevation water bodies including Lake Margaret, Lake Edward, and Snowstorm Lake. Travel through this territory is primarily indicated by a system of primitive routes, including the Big Creek Ridge Trail and various unnamed pack trails and jeep trails that navigate around prominent landmarks like Floyd Peak and Burn Ridge. Recreational use is concentrated along the northern river corridors at the Hinman Campground and Cotton Creek Campground.