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1970 Map of Willow Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The high peaks of the Gore Range dominate this 1970s survey, straddling the boundary between the Arapaho National Forest and the White River National Forest. This high-altitude wilderness is characterized by a series of glacial basins holding prominent water bodies like Willow Lakes, Slate Lake, and Boulder Lake. Evidence of early mining efforts appears on the slopes of the Harrigan Range and near Keller Mountain, most notably at the Boss Mine and various nearby prospects.

A network of primitive routes, including the Wheeler-Dillon Trail and several unnamed pack trails, suggests a landscape accessed primarily by foot or horseback. To the east, the Blue River corridor provides a lower-elevation contrast, featuring the Blue River Campground and a Gaging Station, marking the interface between the wilderness peaks and the river valley. The map documents the intricate drainage patterns of Pebble Creek, Rock Creek, and South Willow Creek as they descend from the divide.