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1962 Map of Panorama Peak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Panorama Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Estes Park and its surrounding mountain landscape are shown in detail during the early 1960s, a period marked by the prominent presence of Lake Estes and the sprawling Roosevelt National Forest. The map documents a blend of recreation and local industry, from the residential development of Stanley Park to the working landscape of Crocker Ranch and Meadowdale Ranch. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of the Big Thompson River and its various forks, which carved deep features like Muggins Gulch and Hell Canyon.

High-altitude landmarks such as Mount Olympus, Mount Pisgah, and Panorama Peak provide orientation for the many parks and meadows situated throughout the terrain. Further south, the boundary between Larimer and Boulder counties cuts through the mountains near Pierson Park and the developing area of Big Elk Meadows, where a series of small water bodies including Rainbow Lake and Mirror Lake are situated. This record is particularly useful for identifying early ranching footprints and the historical trails that predated modern road networks.