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1956 Map of Rabbit Ears Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rabbit Ears Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Continental Divide carves through this high-altitude landscape of the Rabbit Ears Range, where the boundary of Routt National Forest meets the Arapaho National Forest. This 1956 survey documents the rugged intersection of Jackson, Routt, and Grand counties, defined by the iconic silhouette of Rabbit Ears Peak and the critical high-mountain crossing at Rabbit Ears Pass. The map reveals a working alpine environment where early recreational infrastructure like the Baker Mountain Ski Tow and Rabbit Ears Lodge exists alongside established agricultural holdings.

Local history is preserved through the locations of the McGowan Homestead, Anderson Ranch, and the De Berard Peak Ranch. Water management for the surrounding basins is evident in the complex network of the Martin Ditch, the Albert Aqueduct, and numerous high-country reservoirs such as Fish Creek Reservoir and Whiteley Peak Reservoir. Timber operations are marked by the Snow Sawmill, while early tourism is noted at Dumont Campground and the Base Campground.