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1959 Map of Antero Reservoir

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Antero Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Antero Reservoir dominates this high-altitude landscape where the South Fork South Platte River flows through the ranchlands of South Park. During the late 1950s, this area was characterized by a network of historic homesteads and active ranching operations, including the Salt Works Ranch and Poyner Ranch. The transition from industrial transport to modern infrastructure is evident along the Colorado and Southern Railroad Grade, which parallels the newer routes through Antero Junction.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landholdings such as the Ardleman Homestead and Parrot Homestead, alongside industry remnants like the Newett Quarries and the Trump settlement site. To the west, the topography rises sharply toward Kaufman Ridge and the Buffalo Peaks, revealing specialized mining sites such as the Lucky Jack Mine and Trout Creek View No 2 Mine. The map preserves the location of the Newett Cem (Site) and the Old Tramway Grade, providing essential context for the vanished cultural landscape of this mountain corridor.