1961 Map of Woody Creek

About this map

The Roaring Fork River carves a central corridor through this mountain landscape in the early 1960s, serving as the primary geographic anchor for the settlements of Snowmass and Woody Creek. The transportation network is defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and several rugged Pack Trails that climb into the higher elevations of the White River National Forest. Significant irrigation engineering is evident through the extensive system of ditches, including the Salvation Ditch, Denver Ditch, and Snowmass Ditch, which redirect water from alpine tributaries to the valley floor. High-altitude landmarks like Sloane 10502 Peak and Watson Divide overlook a terrain marked by numerous named gulches such as Besancon Gulch and Arbaney Gulch, reflecting the local family names tied to the region's ranching and mining history.