1945 Map of Mount Logan

About this map

The North Fork South Platte River carves a deep central valley through this high-altitude landscape, serving as the primary corridor for travel and settlement within the Pike National Forest. Small communities like Webster, Grant (Olava PO), and Santa Maria are clustered along the riverbanks, marking key points of human presence amid the surrounding peaks. The drainage patterns are defined by numerous gulches and creeks, including Geneva Creek, Rock Creek, and Hall Valley, which funnel snowmelt from the towering summits of the Kenosha Mtns. These high points, notably Mount Logan, North Twin Cone Peak, and Mount Blaine, dominate the skyline. The map reveals the intricate relationship between the rugged terrain and the development of transportation routes such as Us 285, which follows the river’s natural path through the mountain pass.