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1962 Map of Rocky Peak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rocky Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Strawberry Park and the surrounding wilderness of the Routt National Forest dominate this early 1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by drainage networks and early recreation infrastructure. In the southwest, the Yampa River flows near the D & R G W railroad line and the Steamboat Springs Airport, marking the edge of local transit and commerce. The presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous water management features like the Highline Ditch suggest the ongoing development of the valley's resources for nearby settlements.

Moving into the higher elevations, the map details a web of primitive transportation, including a Pack Trail, Jeep Trail, and the Ditch Trail. High points like Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge overlook a complex watershed where Mad Creek, Soda Creek, and Butcherknife Creek converge. The inclusion of the Dry Lake Campground and a Lookout Tower reflects the mid-century forest management and burgeoning outdoor activities in the region north of Steamboat Springs.