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1954 Map of Windy Peak

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Windy Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Windy Peak rises as the central landmark of this mid-century survey, situated within the expansive Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation divide between the Platte River Mountains to the north and the Kenosha Mountains to the south. Private landholdings are notable in the valleys, including Sunnyside Ranch, Soderstrom Ranch, and the Sylvania of the Rockies property along Rock Creek.

Evidence of early recreational and agricultural infrastructure is visible through a network of specialized paths such as the Payne Creek Trail (Pack), Hooper Trail, and various Jeep Trails. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Wigwam Creek and East Lost Park Creek carving through the southern reaches, while Craig Creek flows through Craig Meadows. Distinctive granite formations like The Castle and topographic features such as Freeman Rolling characterize the terrain along the Park and Jefferson County line.