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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

The South Platte River and its numerous forks define the drainage of this high-elevation landscape, where the Kenosha Mountains and Tarryall Mountains dominate the terrain. This 1983 revision captures the transition from wilderness areas like the Mount Evans Wilderness to the increasingly structured Subdivision Road Pattern visible in the lower sections of the map. Major reservoirs, including Cheesman Lake and Antero Reservoir, indicate the critical role of the watershed in supporting regional water needs.

Transportation corridors follow the natural topography, with U S Highway 285 connecting historic mountain settlements such as Bailey, Shawnee, and Jefferson. The legacy of 19th-century infrastructure is preserved in the tracing of the Old Railroad Grade and the operations of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. From the mining prospects near Fairplay to the remote outposts of Westcreek and Deckers, the map documents a region balanced between its frontier mining roots and modern residential development.