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1955 Map of Teal Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Teal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The high-country terrain of Routt National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by ranching and resource management. Working ranches such as Manville Ranch, Geer Ranch, and Johnson Ranch are scattered across the drainage basins, supported by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and seasonal waterways. Federal presence is marked by the Grizzly Creek Guard Station and the nearby Grizzly Creek Campground, indicating the area's dual role in forest administration and early recreational use.

Water management is central to the map's details, with several small-scale projects like Burns Reservoir, Stambaugh Reservoir, and Ross Reservoir punctuating the mountain valleys. The Butler Sch stands as a lone educational landmark in the eastern section, serving the remote ranching families of the era. High-elevation features like Teal Lake, Tiago Lake, and the Hidden Lakes are accessible only by the Helena Trail or various unimproved tracks, reflecting the isolated character of this part of Jackson County.