1970 Map of Breckenridge

About this map

The mountain town of Breckenridge is depicted here during a pivotal era of transition from its hard-rock mining origins to its emergence as a recreational destination. The landscape is heavily marked by industrial history, with extensive dredge tailings lining the Blue River and numerous mining sites such as the Wellington Mine and Briar Rose Mine scattered across the eastern slopes. To the west, the early infrastructure of the Sawmill Ski Area ski lifts climbs toward the high peaks of the Tenmile Range, including Peak 8 and Peak 9.