1912 Map of Central City

About this map

Central City and its surrounding mining districts dominate this 1912 survey, which covers a critical transition in the Colorado high country before the full maturation of the automobile era. The map details the intricate topography of the Continental Divide and the dense concentration of settlements like Nevadaville, Russell Gulch, and Apex that once thrived on mineral extraction. These communities are linked by the winding routes of the Colorado Southern RR and the Denver Northwestern and Pacific RR, which navigated the steep grades at Rollins Pass and Corona.