1961 Map of Trent Creek

About this map

The Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the Wyoming Colorado state line, where the high ridges of Bear Mountain overlook a complex network of alpine drainage. In the early 1960s, this area served as a critical headwater region, with the Continental Line Ditch and Casteel Ditch redirecting water across the terrain to support downstream needs. While the Skyline Ranch marks a rare point of private habitation in the north, the majority of the map is defined by the meeting of the Medicine Bow and Routt National Forest. Openings in the timber such as Casteel Park and Holroyd Park provide landmarks for those navigating the creek forks. A small Mine and Prospect in the southeast corner hint at the mineral exploration that often accompanied high-country cattle and water management in this part of Carbon County.