1958 Map of Strawberry Lake

About this map

The high-country recreation landscape of Grand County is captured here following a 1958 field check. The newly formed eastern edge of Lake Granby dominates the northern reaches, where Arapaho Bay meets several campgrounds including Moxaine Campground and Western Box Campground. This area within the Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area and Arapaho National Forest shows a mix of traditional ranching and burgeoning forest service development. The Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line follows the path of the Fraser River in the southwest, providing a vital transportation corridor through the mountain passes. Historic routes like the Caribou Trail and various gaging stations along Strawberry Creek reflect the region's focus on both trail-based movement and water management. Isolated landmarks such as Lonesome Peak and Little Horseshoe Ranch highlight the sparse but significant human presence in this high-altitude terrain.