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1961 Map of Trent Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Trent Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the Wyoming and Colorado border. The terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages, including North Bear Creek and Trent Creek, which flow through the timbered slopes of Bear Mountain. The presence of a Placer Mine and a Prospect near the western edge reflects the early search for minerals in these uplands, while the Casteel Ditch illustrates the vital role of water management in the region's development.

The map reveals a transition from the lower ranch lands, marked by the Skyline Ranch, to the high meadows of Casteel Park and Holroyd Park. Local geography is further distinguished by the Continental Divide Trail winding through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This detailed survey captures the era before significant modern development, preserving the locations of early resource extraction and the original footprints of high-country ranching outposts.