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1958 Map of Strawberry Lake

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Strawberry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Lake Granby and the surrounding high-country terrain of the Arapaho National Forest define this 1950s landscape. The map highlights the transition from the developed water of Arapaho Bay and Hankison Reservoir to the more secluded waters of Strawberry Lake. The presence of Little Hill Ranch and Arapaho Valley Ranch suggests a era of established ranching operations interspersed with recreational infrastructure like Big Rock Campground and the Caribou Trail.

The southern portion of the sheet reveals the industrial and transport arteries of the region, specifically where the Fraser River meets the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. This intersection of natural watercourses like Meadow Creek and Behler Creek with heavy rail and managed forest land provides a clear view of how high-altitude wilderness was navigated and utilized before the expansion of modern highway systems.