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1962 Map of Meaden Peak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Meaden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Meaden Peak and the surrounding high country of the Routt National Forest are documented in this 1962 field-checked survey, capturing the ranching and timber landscape of northern Colorado. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent summits, including the distinct Nipple Peak in the north and Sand Mountain to the south. The mapping detail highlights a network of pack trails and jeep trails that navigate the drainages of the South Fork Little Snake River and Elkhead Creek.

Evidence of high-altitude land use is visible at Jolley Ranch and Smith Ranch, situated near the open expanses of Slater Park. These sites, along with established Campgrounds, reflect the mid-century intersection of private agricultural holdings and public forest management. Water resources are central to the geography here, from the remote Willow Creek Lake to the various named streams like Mill Creek and Red Creek that feed the region's larger river systems.