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1956 Map of Storm Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Storm Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Continental Divide and the Gore Range dominate this mid-century survey of high-elevation terrain in the Routt National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous glacial lakes and reservoirs such as Fish Creek Reservoir, Long Lake, and Dumont Lake dotting the alpine environment. These waters feed prominent cascades including Fish Creek Falls and Walton Falls, emphasizing the area's role as a vital watershed.

Evidence of human activity is limited to recreational and extractive footprints, including Bear Campground and a Gravel Pit near Walton Creek. The map meticulously tracks county boundaries where Routt, Grand, and Jackson counties meet along the high ridges. Named features like Storm Mountain and Long Park provide specific landmarks for navigating this wilderness area as it appeared in the late 1950s.