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1937 Map of Ute Peak

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Ute Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Williams River and Blue River systems dominate this high-altitude landscape in the 1930s, winding through the Arapaho National Forest. The map documents a sparsely populated mountain region where small rural schoolhouses like Columbine Sch, Hermosa Sch, and Willow View Sch served as the primary social anchors for remote families. Small clusters of activity are found at Ute Park and Leal, with administrative oversight provided by the Horseshoe Ranger Sta and Slate Creek Ranger Sta.

Hydrological engineering is visible through the Lake Ditch and Sylvan Reservoir, illustrating the early 20th-century efforts to manage water across the Williams Mountains. The presence of established trails like the Little Sulphur Trail and Horseshoe Trail alongside State Highway No 9 highlights the transition from horse-and-foot paths to modern roadway access into the high timber. The terrain is clearly defined by prominent summits including Ute Peak and Williams Peak.