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1961 Map of Singer Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Singer Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Singer Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude section of the Medicine Bow National Forest, where the Continental Divide weaves across the eastern ridges. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, including the headwaters of Big Sandstone Creek and Little Sandstone Creek. High-country water management is evident through early infrastructure like the Deep Creek Ditch and Belvidere Ditch, reflecting the historical importance of diverting water for downstream use.

Evidence of early high-country life is sparse but significant, marked by the Johnson Ranch in the northwest and a lone Grave situated near the Little Sandstone Creek canyon. This 1961 field-checked survey also documents the presence of a Mine and various Jeep Trails, indicating small-scale extraction and seasonal access during the mid-twentieth century. Recreation is represented by the Little Sandstone Campground, positioned near the junction of several drainage forks.