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1961 Map of Overlook Hill

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Overlook Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The North Platte River winds through the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic boundary in the southern reaches of the Medicine Bow National Forest. This 1961 survey, updated in the early 1980s, highlights a period when recreational infrastructure was expanding alongside traditional ranching operations. The presence of both the French Creek Ranch and the A Bar A Ranch indicates the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of the region, while the establishment of the Savage Run Wilderness reflects the mid-century shift toward federal conservation and protected primitive areas.

A network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides the primary access to the backcountry, connecting sites like the French Creek Campground and Pike Pole Campground. These trails trace the steep drainages of North French Creek and South French Creek as they descend from the high timber towards the river. The map also identifies local landmarks such as Overlook Hill and Stovepipe Hill, which serve as navigational anchors for this intersection of the Douglas Creek and North Platte watersheds.