1960 Map of Craig

About this map

The Continental Divide crests across the Colorado High Country, anchoring a landscape where river headwaters and industrial interests converge. This mid-century survey documents the expansive reach of the Routt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest, punctuated by the high peaks of the Park Range and the Rabbit Ears Range. The economy of the era is clearly marked by Uranium Mines near Meeker, coal operations, and the timber-rich corridors along the Denver and Salt Lake railroad line. From the regional hub at Craig to the therapeutic waters of Hot Sulphur Springs, the map tracks a network of mountain settlements including Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, and Hayden. Water remains the central character of the terrain, with the Yampa River and White River carving deep valleys through the Williams Fork Mountains and Axial Basin.