1906 Map of Blackhawk

About this map

The Colorado Central and Denver and Salt Lake railroads provide a critical look at the industrial pulse of this mountain corridor in the early twentieth century. These rail lines follow the deep drainages of South Boulder Creek and Clear Creek, connecting mining centers like Blackhawk with the wider region. The landscape is defined by a dense network of family-held ranches and small settlements, including Skate Ranch, Winiger Ranch, and Centennial Ranch, which were established alongside the more permanent structures of the Pine Glade School.