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1955 Map of Teal Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Teal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Jackson County, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems and mountain ranching. The map documents the vital water infrastructure necessary for high-country survival, featuring numerous named canals like the Lucky Penny Ditch, Easson Ditch, and Staples Ditch. These diversions draw from the South Fork Beaver Creek and Chedsey Creek to support isolated homesteads such as the Manville Ranch and Geer Ranch.

Cultural landmarks of the era include the Butler Sch and the Grizzly Creek Guard Station, providing a look at the civic and administrative presence in this remote timber and grazing land. The geography is punctuated by high-elevation lakes including Teal Lake, Tiago Lake, and Sawmill Lake. Historic routes like the Grizzly Trail and Helena Trail suggest the movement of livestock and foresters through Newcomb Park and the surrounding peaks.