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1972 Map of Black Hawk

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Black Hawk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Black Hawk and the surrounding mining districts in Gilpin County are captured here during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by historic extraction and emerging recreation. The map details a high density of mining operations including the Baltimore Mine, Hunky Dory Mine, and Last Dollar Mine, while large areas of Dredge Tailings and Clear Dredge Tailings along Clear Creek provide evidence of intensive industrial processing.

Recreational development is prominent in the northern half, where Golden Gate Canyon State Park features numerous named points such as Ralston Roost and the Visitor Center. The terrain is characterized by steep gulches like Russell Gulch and Silver Gulch that once served as primary arteries for gold seekers. Scattered mountain homes and seasonal settlements like Smith Hill are visible, alongside high-altitude bodies of water including Braecher Lake and Dory Lake.