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1956 Map of Mount Werner

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mount Werner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The high peaks of the Continental Divide dominate this mid-century survey of the Routt County wilderness. Rising to 10,565 feet, Mount Werner anchors the western landscape, while the Rabbit Ears Range and Gore Range converge to the southeast. This high-altitude terrain is defined by a dense network of subalpine lakes and reservoirs, including Fish Creek Reservoir, Lake Percy, and the notable Dumont Lake near the convergence of three county lines.

The presence of the Wyoming Trail and the Fish Creek Falls Trail reflects the area's established history as a recreational and transit corridor through the Routt National Forest. Small-scale industrial activity is hinted at by a Gravel Pit near Walton Creek, contrasting with the otherwise undisturbed basins of Long Park and Bear Park. The intricate hydrography of Fish Creek and its many forks provides a detailed record of the watershed as it functioned before modern development.