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1956 Map of Radial Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Radial Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Radial Mountain stands as a central peak along the Continental Divide in this mid-century survey of the high country spanning the Jackson and Grand county line. The landscape is defined by the high ridgelines of the Rabbit Ears Range and the dense timber of the Routt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest. Mapping efforts from 1952 and 1956 reveal a network of high-altitude passage points, most notably Willow Creek Pass, which serves as a vital corridor between the watersheds.

Evidence of forest management and seasonal mountain use is found at the Gilsonite Guard Station and the isolated Road Camp near Snyder Creek. For those interested in historical recreation and resource management, the map details established sites like Trail Creek Campground and specialized routes such as the Stock Drive and a remote Jeep Trail, indicating how these high basins were navigated before modern infrastructure expansion.