1969 Map of Fly Creek

About this map

The Little Snake River winds across the northern reaches of this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary between Moffat and Routt Counties meets in a region defined by alpine hydrology and complex terrain. Numerous small bodies of water and reservoirs dot the highlands, including the Lower Cogdill Lake, Upper Cogdill Lake, and Slater Creek Lake. The map captures a moment in the late 1960s when resource exploration left its mark in the form of several remote Drill Holes and a network of Jeep Trails used for access. Distinctive peaks such as Bible Back Mountain, Camel Back Mountain, and Yahoo Mountain rise above the complex drainage systems of Slater Creek, Pat Creek, and the Roaring Fork Slater Creek, showing the intricate natural watershed before further modern development.