1957 Map of Craig

About this map

Steamboat Springs and the surrounding high country of the Continental Divide define this mid-century survey of Northwest Colorado. The landscape is a network of ranching and mining hubs connected by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which follows the Yampa River valley through Hayden and Craig. The map captures the region before major modern expansion, showing smaller settlements like Columbine and Hahns Peak alongside early industrial sites such as the Sudduth Mine. To the east, the North Park basin centers on Walden and the Michigan River, framed by the Medicine Bow Mountains. This era shows the extensive boundaries of the Routt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest, highlighting the significance of public lands and water resources like Trappers Lake and Stillwater Reservoir to the local economy and early recreation.