1960 Map of Aspen

About this map

Aspen sits at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River, Castle Creek, and Hunter Creek, captured here during its mid-century evolution. The map reveals the deep industrial roots of the region through numerous mining features on the slopes of Aspen Mountain and Smuggler Mountain, including the Mollie Gibson Shaft, Bushwacker Shaft, and Cowenhoven Tunnel. These features, along with the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor, document the area's legacy of silver extraction before its full transition to a recreation-based economy. To the south, the high-elevation mining district around Richmond Hill includes the Midnite Shaft and Little Annie Mine, while the small settlement of Lenado marks the upper reaches of Woody Creek. Local heritage is further preserved in sites like the Red Butte Cemetery and Aspen Grove Cemetery.