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1967 Map of South Bald Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of South Bald Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Roosevelt National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Larimer County, dominated by a series of prominent peaks including North Bald Mountain, Middle Bald Mountain, and South Bald Mountain. The watershed is anchored by the Cache la Poudre River and its major tributaries, such as the North Fork Cache la Poudre River and South Fork Cache la Poudre River. These waterways reveal the historical management of mountain water for downstream use, evidenced by the presence of the Mitchell Ditch and Bellaire Ditch.

Isolated ranches like Black Mtn Ranch and Painted Post Ranch suggest a sparse settlement pattern tied to cattle and recreation during the mid-1960s. High-country access is charted through the Deadman Road and specialized routes such as the Swamp Creek Cutoff Trail (Pack). For those interested in the recreational development of the forest, the map identifies the North Fork Poudre Campground and landmarks like Lake Erie.