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1957 Map of Mc Henrys Peak

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mc Henrys Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Mc Henrys Peak stands as a focal point along the Continental Divide in this mid-century survey of Rocky Mountain National Park. The landscape is defined by its extreme alpine topography, featuring the massive Tyndall Glacier and Andrews Glacier nestled among high summits like Hallett Peak and Otis Peak. The map documents the intricate drainage systems of the era, where Icy Brook flows through The Loch and the Tyndall Gorge carries snowmelt toward the valleys below.

A network of high-altitude trails, including segments of Trail Ridge Road, provides the primary human footprint across the Bighorn Flats. Significant local landmarks for hikers and climbers are clearly marked, from the remote Patrol Cabin to the popular waters of Bear Lake, Dream Lake, and Bierstadt Lake. The map serves as a precise record of the park's glaciology and trail geography before later decades of environmental change and increased tourism infrastructure.