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1970 Map of Breckenridge

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Breckenridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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.

Water management is a central theme of this 1970 survey, highlighted by the Blue River Diversion Project and the presence of Goose Pasture Tarn. The high-altitude terrain is dotted with alpine features like Mohawk Lake and Upper Crystal Lake, while the southern boundary is defined by the Continental Divide at Hoosier Pass. This map provides a detailed look at the interface between the historic mining gulches and the burgeoning ski industry.