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1962 Map of The Seven Hermits

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of The Seven Hermits
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

White River National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Eagle area, characterized by a complex network of high-elevation drainages and ridges. The terrain is defined by the massive presence of Hardscrabble Mountain and North Hardscrabble Mountain, alongside the distinctive formation known as The Seven Hermits. Water management for this high-country landscape is evident through remote catchments such as Mc Hatten Reservoir, Yates Reservoir, and Hells Hole Reservoir.

A network of historical access routes including the Abrams Trail and Sawmill Trail connect these peaks to the surrounding valleys, while the presence of a single Mine in the southern sector suggests the era's localized extraction efforts. The map captures an intricate system of springs and gulches, from Miller Spring to the headwaters of Brush Creek, providing a detailed record of the hydrological and topographic character of Eagle County during the early 1960s.