1962 Map of West Fork Lake

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Routt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Jackson and Routt Counties. This 1962 field-checked survey reveals a complex network of seasonal transport and water management, including the Stock Driveway and multiple Pack Trails that cross the Continental Divide and the Sierra Madre range. The drainage systems of the Encampment River and its various forks, such as the West Fork Encampment River, characterize the northern sections, while the Middle Fork Little Snake River flows to the southwest. High-country water features like West Fork Lake, Manzanares Lake, and Sanchez Lakes are depicted among the peaks, illustrating the remote hydrology of the region before modern development altered these alpine corridors.