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1957 Map of Boulder

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Boulder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The mountain communities of Jamestown and Gold Hill anchor this mid-century look at the Front Range, where a complex network of gulches and canyons supported a storied mining economy. The landscape is marked by the industrial legacy of the region, visible through features like the Argo Mine, the Alaska Hill mining area, and the Golden Age Hill workings. Significant local history is preserved at the Altona Cem and the Bunce School, while the social fabric of the era is evidenced by the presence of the Tahosa Boy Scout Camp and various mountain retreats like the Lodge of the Pines.

Drainage systems such as Lefthand Creek and James Creek define the geography, while the Boulder city limits show the early footprint of the urban center before its later expansion. The inclusion of the Balarat (Site) provides a specific reference point for local historians tracing disappeared settlements. Further north, the town of Lyons sits at the confluence where the foothills meet the plains, serving as a gateway to the high country peaks like Coffintop Mountain.