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1962 Map of Tumble Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Little Snake River winds across this high-elevation landscape in Routt County, marking a remote frontier where livestock ranching and rugged topography meet. Near the northern boundary, Focus Ranch and the A Diamond J Ranch sit along the riverbanks, supported by a Gaging Sta to monitor the critical water flow of this arid region. The terrain is dominated by significant peaks and volcanic features, including Tumble Mountain, Columbus Mountain, and the twin summits of East Gibraltar Peak and West Gibraltar Peak.

A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access through the drainage systems of Willow Creek and Gold Blossom Creek. These routes connect isolated landmarks like Maria Bottoms and Pine Scope Hill, reflecting the mid-century land use patterns of the Colorado backcountry. The presence of a Tunnel near South Fork Park in the southern portion of the map suggests specialized infrastructure for water management or mining in this complex alpine environment.