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1987 Map of Pilot Hill

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Pilot Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates the southeastern terrain of this high-country survey, where the headwaters of the Lodgepole Creek system begin their descent. The landscape is defined by the significant prominence of Pilot Hill and the distinctive rock formations of Peggy Rock and Pinnacle Peaks. A complex network of drainage basins is visible, including Rabbit Creek Canyon and the notable Telephone Canyon, which follows a path alongside Government Gully.

Interpreting the water distribution reveals a reliance on isolated water sources like Laycock Spring, Telephone Spring, and Jack Spring, essential markers for land management and navigation in this arid environment. The map details the branching of the creek systems, specifically the North Branch Middle Lodgepole Creek and South Lodgepole Creek, providing a clear record of the watershed's structure before modern alterations. These features, along with the marked Trans Lines, illustrate how infrastructure and natural hydrology intersect across this part of Albany County.