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1962 Map of Grouse Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Grouse Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in Eagle County, dominated by the massif of New York Mountain and the prominent Grouse Mountain. The 1960s terrain is marked by an extensive network of drainage and water management, including the Creamery Ditch and Brass No 1 Ditch, which redirect water through steep gulches and past McCoy Park. While the area is largely wilderness, human activity is evident in the presence of Nye Cabin and industrial signatures like the Discovery Tunnel and Ohio Tunnel near Snowslide Park.

A distinct cluster of alpine lakes, including Upper Turquoise Lake, Lower Turquoise Lake, and Polar Star Lake, highlights the glaciated character of the range. The map details numerous backcountry routes, such as the W Grouse Trail, which provided access to these remote heights before modern development shifted the character of the region. This survey serves as a precise record of the mid-century wilderness before the intensification of regional recreation and resource management.