1961 Map of Keystone

About this map

Keystone serves as the focal point of this high-elevation mountain terrain, situated within the Medicine Bow National Forest along the banks of Douglas Creek. The 1961 survey documents a landscape defined by its timber and mineral history, evidenced by the presence of the Keystone Ranger Sta, Keystone Guard Sta, and the Jays Roost Lookout Tower perched on a local high point. The local economy and settlement patterns are clearly linked to resource extraction, with mining claims such as the Golden Key Mine, Sunset Mine, and Gambler Mine distributed near the numerous creek forks and gulches.