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1960 Map of Highland Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Highland Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the protected peaks of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness rise above the Roaring Fork Valley. The map documents the mid-century infrastructure of the Aspen area, showing a network of high-country water management including the Wiese Ditch, Herrick Ditch, and Lemond Ditch, which redirect snowmelt from major drainages like Maroon Creek and Snowmass Creek.

Settlement is concentrated near the Roaring Fork River at Cozy Point, while the higher terrain is accessed via an intricate system of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails. Significant summits like Highland Peak, Baldy Mountain, and Burnt Mountain overlook recreation sites such as the Silver Bell Campground. Late-century updates in purple indicate the expansion of local infrastructure, including a Ski Lift that marks the early growth of the region's winter sports industry.