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1961 Map of Red Mountain

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Red Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high elevations of the Sierra Madre mountains in this remote section of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The landscape is defined by its mining history, centered on the Battle (Site) and the Rambler Mine, remnants of the copper boom that once characterized the region. These industrial sites are situated near rugged peaks like Doane Peak and Red Mountain, where the terrain drops sharply toward drainage systems like Cow Creek and the Encampment River.

Resource management and recreation are evident through features such as the Cow Creek Reservoir and the Bottle Creek Campground. High-altitude landmarks like Dead Horse Park and the aptly named Hidden Treasure reflect the localized nomenclature of the mid-century surveyors. The network of jeep trails and a localized tram underscore the specialized transportation required for mineral extraction and forestry in such isolated mountain environments.