1942 Map of Black Hawk

About this map

Black Hawk and the neighboring eastern edge of Central City sit at the heart of this 1942 topographical survey, revealing the high-elevation mining and ranching landscape of Gilpin County. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage systems and steep gulches that shaped the region's development, including Russell Gulch, Chase Gulch, and Fourmile Gulch. Rural education and agricultural life are represented by the Mountain House Sch and Bay State Sch, while the presence of the Summit Mine near Elkhorn Gulch underscores the area's industrial roots. The terrain transitions from the protected timber of the Roosevelt National Forest in the northwest down toward the canyon corridors of North Clear Creek. Significant landmarks like Black Hawk Mountain and Tremont Mtn overlook a network of mountain thoroughfares, including the Golden Gate Canyon Road and Crawford Gulch Road, which linked these remote mining camps to the wider Colorado territory.