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1945 Map of Mount Logan

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Mount Logan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The North Fork South Platte River carves through this high-altitude landscape of Park County, following a narrow corridor that historically served as a vital transit route through the mountains. Mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1944, the area shows small settlements like Webster and Grant (Olava PO) clustered along the river and the path of the Hoosier Pass Road. These locations were once essential stops for travelers and miners navigating the steep grades between the front range and the interior valleys.

Dominating the topography are the high summits of the Pike National Forest, including North Twin Cone Peak, South Twin Cone Peak, and Mount Logan. The map details a complex network of drainage basins, such as Geneva Creek and Rock Creek, which flow from the timberline down toward the main river fork. Of particular interest to researchers is the location of (Observatory Rock) and the various gulches like Icy Gulch and Frenchman Gulch that mark the rugged terrain.