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1933 Map of Mount Powell

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Mount Powell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Mt Powell dominates the southern reaches of this 1930s survey, marking a high point in the Gore Range where the boundaries of Eagle and Summit counties meet. The landscape is defined by the high-altitude drainage systems of the Blue River and numerous mountain lakes, including Upper Cataract Lake, Mahan Lake, and Tipperary Lake. This era shows a sparsely populated interior where isolated homesteads like Noonan Ranch, Abbet Place, and the Smith Ranch represent the primary human imprint on the rugged topography.

Remote education outposts such as Hillcrest Sch and Upper Sheephorn Sch serve the scattered ranching families. Movement through these high basins relied on early routes like the Soda Springs Trail and the Cataract Trail, which preceded more modern infrastructure. The map also delineates the Arapaho National Forest and the Williams Fork Mountains, capturing the transition between protected forest lands and private ranching interests during the early 20th century.