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1962 Map of Pingree Park

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Pingree Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Colorado State University (Pingree Park Campus) serves as a primary human anchor in this high-elevation landscape, where the Roosevelt National Forest meets the northern boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park. The geography is defined by the drainage systems of the Cache la Poudre River and the Big Thompson River, connected by an intricate network of historical trails such as the Stormey Peaks Trail and Signal Mountain Trail.

Evidence of early land use is found in scattered private holdings like Sky Ranch and Koenig Ranch, alongside natural landmarks such as Twin Lake Reservoir and Pennock Pass. The terrain is punctuated by significant summits including Signal Mountain and the Stormy Peaks, while recreational sites like Fish Creek Campground and Tom Bennett Campground show the area's development for public access. In the southern portion, alpine lakes like Lake Louise and Lake Dunraven sit below Sugarloaf Mountain, marking the transition into the protected national park wilderness.