1952 Map of Loon Lake

About this map

Eldorado National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the 1950s terrain is defined by a network of seasonal camps and ranching outposts. The map documents working landmarks like Francis Cow Camp and the Van Vleck Ranch, alongside government infrastructure such as the Schlein Ranger Sta. These remote sites are connected by a system of primitive routes including a Jeep Trail and the Highland Trail, reflecting an era before modern paved access transformed the backcountry.