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1961 Map of Longs Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Rocky Mountain National Park and the adjacent Roosevelt National Forest dominate this 1961 topographical study, centered on the high-altitude gateway of Estes Park. The map documents a landscape defined by glacial activity and early recreation, featuring prominent formations such as the South Lateral Moraine and Bierstadt Moraine. Recreational and administrative infrastructure is well-established, noted by the Estes Park Conference Camp (YMCA), several Ranger Stations, and a Filtration Plant.

Mountaineering history is etched into the terrain with labels for The Keyhole, Granite Pass, and Mount Lady Washington. The presence of the Eugenia Mine near Inn Brook serves as a reminder of the region's prospecting past, while the extensive trail network, including the Ute Trail and Storm Pass Trail, shows the transition toward a tourism-based economy. Water management is evident at Marys Lake with its associated Powerplant, illustrating how the high-country hydrology was harnessed for the developing Front Range.