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1961 Map of Horatio Rock

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Horatio Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Thomson Lodge stands near the northern boundary of this high-elevation wilderness, where the Carbon and Albany county lines meet. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of the Platte River as it flows through North Gate Canyon, bordered by the prominent Platte Ridge. This 1960s survey, with updates from the early 1980s, details a rugged backcountry within the Medicine Bow National Forest primarily accessed by a network of Pack Trails.

Water serves as the primary orienting force here, with Douglas Creek and its many tributaries, such as Pelton Creek and Illinois Creek, carving through the timber. Recreation is marked by the Pelton Creek Campground and Illinois Creek Campground, while distinctive natural landmarks like Horatio Rock, Castle Rock, and the narrow passage at Devils Gate provide clear reference points for navigation through the dense forest and open spaces like Lost Park.