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1962 Map of Wolcott

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Wolcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Eagle River valley serves as the central artery for this Eagle County landscape, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks parallel the water through the steep confines of Red Canyon. The small community of Wolcott sits at a strategic bend in the river, acting as a focal point for the surrounding high-country ranching and irrigation systems. Elaborate water engineering is evident throughout the terrain, from the Sherwood Ditch to the Leonard Horn Ditch No 1, which diverted vital resources to support homesteads like Horn Ranch.

Elevations rise sharply away from the valley floor toward prominent landforms such as Bellyache Ridge and Bocco Mtn. While much of the eastern portion is protected within the White River National Forest, the map also captures smaller localized sites like Carterville and Wilmor Lake. Numerous jeep trails and historic paths weave through the drainages of Milk Creek and Alkali Creek, illustrating the rugged transportation network of the early 1960s.