1960 Map of New York Peak

About this map

New York Peak towers over a landscape defined by the intersection of the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest. This 1960 era survey reveals an intricate network of high-altitude water management, including the New York Collection Canal and the Twin Lakes Reservoir Tunnel No 2, which diverted snowmelt through the Continental Divide. Along the Roaring Fork River, established recreation sites like The Grottos and Devils Punchbowl sit near various campgrounds, including Lincoln Gulch Campground and Grottos Campground. The terrain is marked by remote alpine basins holding Tabor Lake, Tellurium Lake, and Petroleum Lake, all connected by a series of high-country pack trails. The map serves as a detailed record of mid-century hydraulic engineering and early wilderness recreation in the Sawatch Range.