1985 Map of Boulder East

About this map

Boulder serves as the focal point of this Jefferson County survey, situated at the head of the Boulder Valley. The settlement pattern follows the Boulder River and its numerous tributaries, including Muskrat Creek and Farnham Creek. To the south, Boulder Hot Springs stands out as a notable landmark near the foothills. The landscape is heavily influenced by the presence of the Deerlodge National Forest, which blankets the higher elevations of Ryan Mountain and Bull Mountain. Evidence of early and ongoing land use is visible through several Prospect sites, a Placer Mine, and a local Gravel Pit. Notable springs like Killian Spring and Rosie Murphy Spring are named throughout the gulches, while the local Cem is located just outside the main town center of Boulder.