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1957 Map of Mount Richthofen

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mount Richthofen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the central spine of this mid-century survey, marking the jagged boundary between Jackson and Grand counties. The terrain is defined by several high-altitude peaks within the Never Summer Mountains, including Mount Richthofen, Mount Cirrus, and Mount Cumulus. These summits preside over a landscape managed by three distinct entities: Rocky Mountain National Park, Routt National Forest, and the Colorado State Forest.

Evidence of early water management and backcountry access is visible through features like the Upper Michigan Ditch and the Michigan Trail. High alpine lakes such as Lake Agnes and Parika Lake feed the headwaters of the Michigan River and the Illinois River. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of historical pack trails, such as the Jack Creek Trail, before modern wilderness designations and road developments altered the accessibility of these peaks and basins.