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1966 Map of Pagoda Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pagoda Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The high-altitude terrain of the White River National Forest defines this portion of the Colorado backcountry along the boundary of Routt and Rio Blanco counties. Established by photogrammetric methods from 1965 aerial photography, the map reveals a landscape dominated by the Flat Tops and the prominent Pagoda Peak. This area, largely devoid of permanent settlements, is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Beaver Creek, Cyclone Creek, and the East Fork Williams Fork.

Water management and natural basins are evident at Stinsby Reservoir, Vaughn Lake, and Pagoda Lake. The high meadows of Cyclone Park and the distinct elevation of Egry Mesa provide clear landmarks for navigating the steep contours. Access through the dense forest and over the mountain passes is limited to a sparse network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, reflecting the isolation of this high-country wilderness in the mid-1960s.