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1954 Map of Green Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Green Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, characterized by a network of drainage gulches and high peaks that define the geography of the Missouri River Basin development area. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Redskin Mountain and Green Mountain, with the southern portion dedicated to the Lost Creek Wilderness surrounding Buffalo Peak. Outdoor recreation and forestry management are central themes, evidenced by the cluster of sites such as the Buffalo Creek Picnic Area, Baldy Campground, and Tramway Campground along the northern watercourses.

Water management and natural drainage are critical features, with Wellington Lake serving as a prominent basin in the west. The map illustrates a transition in land use from the 1950s into the 1980s, documenting the established trails and forest roads like Stoney Pass that provided access to these remote reaches of Jefferson County. Small clearings such as Webster Park show the few pockets of level ground amidst the steep draws of Buck Gulch and Miller Gulch.