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1970 Map of Vail East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Vail East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Vail sits at the base of a high-alpine landscape at the dawn of its development as a major mountain destination. This 1970 field-checked survey captures the early footprint of the Ski Area and the Gore Golf Course along the narrow valley floor. The geography is defined by the steep drainages of the White River National Forest and Arapaho National Forest, where numerous pack trails and foot trails connect remote high-altitude water bodies such as Upper Slate Lake, Booth Lake, and Deluge Lake.

Evidence of the region's transition from wilderness to recreation is clear in the placement of the Gore Creek Campground and the small settlement at Bighorn. The map detail follows the path of Gore Creek, documenting several Gaging Stations used for monitoring the mountain waters that feed the Piney River and Red Sandstone Creek systems. Landmark peaks like Bald Mountain anchor the rugged divide between Eagle and Summit counties.