1960 Map of Haystack Gulch

About this map

Log Cabin serves as a lone point of settlement in this high-altitude landscape of northern Larimer County, where the sprawling Roosevelt National Forest meets the open Prairie Divide. The drainage network is particularly detailed, tracing the complex forks of North Fork Rabbit Creek, Middle Fork Rabbit Creek, and South Fork Rabbit Creek as they cut through the foothills. This 1960 survey illustrates a region defined by remote landmarks like Sheep Mountain and Haystack Butte, as well as the localized industry at Sloans Quarry. Genealogists and local historians can locate early public infrastructure like the Lone Pine Sch and follow the route of Red Feather Road across the divide. The presence of numerous named canyons and holes, such as Hole Canyon and Stuart Hole, highlights the importance of specific topography for early navigation and land use in this part of Colorado.