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1964 Map of Windy Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Windy Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain shown in this mid-1960s survey, straddling the border of Albany and Converse Counties. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with waters flowing through the Roaring Fork and Horseshoe Creek drainages. Human activity is sparse, marked by isolated infrastructure like the Prager Sch and the evocative Graveyard Hill located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Several prospect sites indicate historical mineral exploration near Trethway Mountain and Silver Creek.

Notable geological formations provide distinct landmarks, including the sharp profile of The Needles and the narrow Sawtooth Ridge. Navigation through this backcountry relied on a network of primitive routes, labeled as jeep trails and pedestrian paths that cross Devils Pass. Prominent summits like Windy Peak, Buzzard Peak, and Eagle Peak dominate the topography, while named springs such as Wagon Wheel Spring offer insight into the vital water sources for local livestock and wildlife during this era.