1933 Map of Ute Peak

About this map

Ute Park and the settlement at Leal serve as primary human anchors in this 1933 survey of the high mountain divide between Grand and Summit Counties. The landscape is defined by the high crests of the Williams Fork Mountains, where numerous drainages like Kinney Creek and Keyser Creek feed the mountain river system. This era reveals a network of high-altitude infrastructure, including the Columbine Ditch and the Sylvan Reservoir, indicating early water management efforts in the region. Local community life is captured through a series of rural schoolhouses, including Columbine School, Hermosa School, and Ute Park School. Forestry and land management presence is evident at the Horseshoe Ranger Station and Slate Creek Ranger Station, while the high peaks of Ute Peak and Williams Peak dominate the topographical relief.