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1966 Map of Lost Park

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lost Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The North Fork White River carves through the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the administrative presence of the White River National Forest and Routt National Forest meet. Remote outposts like the Lost Creek Guard Sta and a nearby Gaging Sta mark the human footprint in a region defined by complex drainage systems and significant peaks.

Transport through this territory relied heavily on a network of non-motorized paths, including the Pack Trail and Long Park Trail, which connect interior meadows like Little Lost Park and Wild Cow Park. Recreational sites such as the North Fork Campground and Marvine Creek Campground highlight the area's mid-century utility for forest management and back-country access, while prominent terrain features like Big Ridge and Sand Peak dictate the flow of numerous tributaries including Marvine Creek and Lost Creek.