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1956 Map of Lake Agnes

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Agnes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as a prominent natural boundary on this mid-century survey, separating the high country of the Gore Range from the drainage basins of Muddy Creek and Diamond Creek. The landscape reflects a mix of remote mountain recreation and working ranch life, anchored by Rabbit Ears Lodge and the distinctive geological formation of Rabbit Ears itself. In the valleys, established agricultural outposts like the Anderson Ranch and Binco Place illustrate how water was managed at high elevations, with an extensive network of infrastructure including the Milk Creek Reservoir, Albert Reservoir, and several unnamed ditches and aqueducts.

Industrial activity is noted at the Smale Sawmill and a Gravel Pit, while the presence of the State Highway Maintenance Camp near Muddy Creek highlights the logistical effort required to maintain access through this portion of the Routt National Forest. From the peaks of Baker Mountain to the depths of Barber Basin, the map documents a landscape defined by its timber, water storage, and the high-altitude ranching economy of northwestern Colorado.