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1962 Map of Pingree Park

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Pingree Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Colorado State University (Pingree Park Campus) serves as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape, where the Cache la Poudre River and its numerous tributaries like Beaver Creek and Fish Creek define the drainage patterns. The 1962 field check captures the area during a period of transition, showing a mix of established private holdings such as Koenig Ranch, Sky Ranch, and Lazy D Ranch alongside public recreation sites like the Tom Bennett Campground.

Industrial and administrative presence is noted through the White Rock Quarry and the North Fork Ranger Sta. The topography is dominated by massive peaks and ridges, including Stormy Peaks and Signal Mountain, accessible via historic routes like the Mummy Pass Trail and Signal Mountain Trail. High mountain lakes such as Lake Louise and Lake Husted sit near the timberline, illustrating the primitive nature of the terrain within the Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park boundaries.