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1983 Map of Bailey

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Bailey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

High mountain basins and the steep divides of the Continental Divide define this 1983 overview of central Colorado. The landscape is dominated by the Pike National Forest and the Mount Evans Wilderness, where peaks like Mount Lincoln and Mount Bross exceed fourteen thousand feet. The drainage system of the South Platte River and its North Fork provides a clear look at the region's hydrologic importance, showing major infrastructure including Cheesman Lake and Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir.

Settlement patterns follow the valley floors and old transportation corridors, such as the Old Railroad Grade winding through the mountains. From the historic mining centers of Fairplay and Alma in the west to the mountain communities of Bailey and Pine in the east, the map details the transition from high-altitude ranching and mining country to the edge of the Front Range. Notable landmarks such as Kenosha Pass and the Shamballah-Ashrama reflect the area's diverse history of transit, spiritual retreats, and resource management.