Join Free
1958 Map of Isolation Peak, 1961 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1958 Map of Isolation Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Isolation Peak stands as the central landmark for this high-altitude 1958 survey, where the Continental Divide creates a sharp boundary between the watersheds of Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Forest, and Roosevelt National Forest. The map documents a strictly non-vehicular landscape, defined by established pack routes such as the East Inlet Trail and the St Vrain Creek Trail. These paths connect a dense network of alpine water bodies, including Thunder Lake, Lake Verna, and Bluebird Lake. The mapping reveals the complex glacial topography of the Wild Basin area, featuring named formations like The Cleaver and the Moomaw Glacier. A lone Patrol Cabin near Thunder Lake represents the only indicated structure, emphasizing the wilderness character of the terrain during the late 1950s.

Find a feature on this map

93 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.96 x 27 inches

Editions of this 1958 Isolation Peak Map

Historical Maps of Grand County Through Time

181 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain