1966 Map of Sleepy Cat Peak

About this map

White River National Forest and Routt National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape of the mid-1960s, defined by the transition between the Moffat and Rio Blanco county lines. The terrain is dominated by prominent summits such as Sleepy Cat Peak and Baldy Mountain, with early natural resource extraction indicated by a Gas Well near Stinking Gulch. This period of land use is characterized by a sophisticated system of water management, evidenced by the Owen-Carrigan Ditch and several high-country catchments including Cove Reservoir and Konapik Reservoir. These features, alongside the Morapos Cow Camp, suggest a landscape utilized for seasonal grazing and water distribution. The presence of a Pack Trail winding through the mountains highlights the era's reliance on traditional routes for navigating the drainage basins of Milk Creek and Morapos Creek.