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1961 Map of Red Mountain

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Red Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape within the Medicine Bow National Forest, marking the crest of the Sierra Madre. The terrain is defined by steep drainages and prominent summits such as Doane Peak and Red Mountain, which oversaw a period of intense prospecting and extraction. Evidence of the area's mining history is preserved at the Rambler Mine and the Hidden Treasure Mine, while the Battle (Site) serves as a reminder of the short-lived boom towns that once dotted these ridges.

Water management is central to the map's geography, featuring the Cole Creek Reservoir and numerous named drainages like Slaughterhouse Gulch and Treasure Gulch. These waterways, including the North Fork Encampment River, highlight the complex hydrology of the montane environment. Local infrastructure is reflected in routes such as the Driveway and Long Park, which provided access to the timber and mineral resources of the Encampment district.