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1970 Map of Climax

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Climax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Fremont Pass sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the massive industrial operations at Climax dominate the northern terrain. This 1970 survey documents the complex mining infrastructure near the Continental Divide, including the Storke Portal and a sprawling system of tailings and water tanks. The map captures a high-altitude industrial economy, with a dense concentration of named mines and mills clustered around Mosquito Pass and London Mountain.

To the south, the headwaters of the Arkansas River and its East Fork cut through the steep valleys of the San Isabel National Forest. Local history is etched into the terrain through family-named landmarks like McNamee Peak and Traver Peak, alongside specialized facilities such as the St Louis Tunnel and various Radio Facilities. The route of the Colorado and Southern railroad highlights the critical transportation links required to service these remote mineral deposits.