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1961 Map of Longs Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Longs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Longs Peak towers over this section of the Front Range, surrounded by the dramatic glacial geology of Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. The landscape is defined by massive formations like the South Lateral Moraine and Bierstadt Moraine, marking the path of ancient ice flows. Settlement is concentrated in the northern portion of the map around Estes Park, which features early-century landmarks like Stanley Park and the Estes Park Conference Camp (YMCA).

Evidence of the region's human history is found at the Eugenia Mine and various recreational outposts such as Cheley Camp. Higher elevations reveal specialized landmarks including The Notch, The Loft, and the appropriately named Keyboard of the Winds. The mapping includes significant water features from Marys Lake to the high-alpine Chasm Lake, alongside vital park infrastructure like the Longs Peak Ranger Station and Moraine Park Visitor Center.