1957 Map of Byers Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the high-altitude topography of this 1957 field-checked survey, marking the boundary between Grand Co and Clear Creek Co. The landscape is dominated by the massive peaks of the Arapaho National Forest, including Byers Peak, Bills Peak, and the soaring St Louis Peak. This era of mapping documents the complex water management and mining history of the Rockies, prominently featuring the August P Gumlick Jones Pass Tunnel and the Bobtail Mine near Bobtail Creek. A network of high-elevation paths, such as the St Louis Trail and Byers Peak Trail, navigate the headwaters of St Louis Creek and the South Fork Williams Fork. From the glacial remnants of Butler Gl to the alpine waters of McQueary Lake, the map provides a precise record of the physical environment before late-century development intensified.