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1956 Map of Rabbit Ears Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rabbit Ears Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape, defining the jagged boundary between Routt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest. The map is centered on the unmistakable profile of Rabbit Ears Peak and the nearby Rabbit Ears Pass, which served as a critical crossing for early travelers in north-central Colorado. Below the peaks, a series of family-held properties including the McGowan Homestead, Anderson Ranch, and De Berard Ranch suggest a history of high-country ranching and early mountain habitation.

Water management is prominent across the terrain, evidenced by several high-basin catchments like Fish Creek Reservoir, Milk Creek Reservoir, and Whiteley Peak Reservoir. Recreators and travelers of the mid-20th century were served by the Baker Mountain Lodge and numerous alpine campgrounds such as Walton Creek Campground and Dumont Lake Campground. The topography is further marked by its diverse summits, from Mount Werner to Walton Peak, and the intricate network of streams including Muddy Creek and Fishhook Creek.