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1961 Map of Red Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Red Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Red Table Mountain dominates the central landscape of this 1961 Eagle County survey, its high plateau carving a distinct divide through the White River National Forest. The map reflects a mid-century period of recreational development and resource management, with several forest service campgrounds like Mollie B Campground and Little Maud Campground established near the Fryingpan River in the southern reaches.

A complex network of drainages, including Gypsum Creek and Red Creek, flows from the high ridges toward the valley floor, punctuated by small alpine features such as Ragged Lakes and L. E. D. Reservoir. Named landmarks like Allred Spring and Antones Spring point to the area's history of backcountry usage, while numerous pack trails connect the remote gulches and peaks. The topography is meticulously detailed, capturing the steep transitions between the river basins and the high alpine lakes like Rock Lake and Lost Lake.