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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 center of this landscape, its steep slopes descending into a complex system of drainages within the White River National Forest. The map documents a rugged high-altitude environment characterized by many springs and small lakes, including Muskey Lake, Rock Lake, and the naturally occurring Ragged Lakes. Human modification of the water system is evident at the L. E. D. E. Reservoir, while the southern reaches show the development of recreational facilities like Little Maud Campground and Mollie B Campground near the water's edge.

Early navigation and access in this part of Eagle County relied heavily on a network of routes labeled simply as Pack Trail, which provided the primary means of traversing the steep terrain of Gyp Hill and the many gulches. The drainage of Gypsum Creek and its numerous tributaries, such as Schoolhouse Gulch and Saloon Gulch, creates a dissected topography where named landmarks like Red Hill and Antones Spring served as vital points of reference for forest users and early residents.