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1961 Map of Keystone

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this high-altitude Wyoming landscape, where the legacy of early 20th-century mining is etched into the terrain. The small settlement of Keystone and the remote outpost at Jays Roost serve as focal points for a region defined by complex drainage systems and mineral exploration. The presence of the Rambler Mine, Golden Key Mine, and Sunset Mine indicates a history of prospecting that sought riches in these mountains long before the area became primarily managed for recreation and conservation.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the map's character, featuring the Douglas Creek waterway and the Rob Roy Reservoir at its northern reaches. The protected status of the Savage Run Wilderness contrasts with the developed recreation sites such as Holmes Campground and Flume Creek Park. These features reflect a shift from extractive industry toward a landscape preserved for its natural state and seasonal usage.