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1962 Map of Wolcott

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Wolcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Wolcott sits at a strategic bend of the Eagle River in the early 1960s, serving as a focal point for the canyon's transportation and irrigation networks. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks parallel the river's course through Red Canyon, highlighting the importance of this corridor for regional transit. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation gain toward Bellyache Ridge and Bocco Mtn, with the valley floor dominated by ranching infrastructure.

Evidence of local water management is visible through numerous named irrigation features like the Sherwood Ditch, O'Neill Holland Ditch, and the specifically named Leonard Horn Ditch No 1 near the Horn Ranch. To the south, smaller settlements like Carterville are connected by a network of jeep and pack trails, while the northeastern corner shows the edge of the White River National Forest and the Spalding Reservoir.