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1955 Map of Mount Ethel

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mount Ethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Park Range defines this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide separates the watersheds of Routt and Jackson counties. This 1955 survey captures the alpine wilderness of the Routt National Forest, dominated by peaks like Mount Ethel and Lost Ranger Peak. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and high-elevation basins, including Wolverine Basin and Wolverine Lake, which feed the western-flowing South Fork Elk River.

Evidence of early recreational and administrative access is visible through the Wyoming Trail and the Ranger Trail, which navigate the steep topography between The Dome and Red Canyon. The map reveals a pristine hydrology, featuring numerous named water bodies such as Lake Katherine, Agua Fria Lake, and Lake of the Crags, illustrating the complex drainage patterns at the roof of the Rockies during the mid-twentieth century.