1964 Map of Toltec

About this map

The high-country terrain of the Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this mid-1960s survey, updated in the 1980s. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major drainages, including the Laramie River and the Toltec River. Human presence is sparse but concentrated near water sources, exemplified by the Reed Place in the southwestern corner near Mule Creek Pass. The map highlights a network of primitive access routes, such as the Brumley Trail and various unnamed jeep trails, which were essential for managing the forest and accessing remote peaks like Brumley Mountain and Flattop Mountain. Water management is evident through the inclusion of the Soldier Creek Reservoir and its spillway, alongside the Eggleston Reservoir to the east. The broad expanse of Fortymile Flat provides a distinct break in the otherwise mountainous topography, where the La Bonte Creek winds through the valley floor.