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1956 Map of Storm Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Storm Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Storm Mountain stands as the primary landmark of this high-altitude landscape within the Routt National Forest, shortly after the mid-century mapping efforts. The topography is defined by the Continental Divide, which separates the headwaters of numerous alpine streams. A network of high-country water bodies, including Fish Creek Reservoir, Long Lake, and Lake Percy, highlights the importance of water storage and drainage in this part of the Gore Range.

Relatively primitive infrastructure is visible, with the Fish Creek Falls Trail and various jeep tracks providing access to remote meadows like Hogan Park and Long Park. Recreational use is noted through the Walton Creek Campground and a Base Campground near the Divide. The map reveals the precise county boundaries between Routt, Jackson, and Grand counties as they follow the natural ridgelines, anchoring these political lines to the physical peaks and passes.