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1951 Map of Cripple Creek South

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cripple Creek South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Cripple Creek and the surrounding mining district appear here at a mid-century peak of industrial legacy, characterized by a landscape dominated by extraction. The map reveals the high density of shafts, tunnels, and tailings that defined the region, with the massive Carlton Tunnel and Roosevelt Tunnel cutting deep beneath the mountainous terrain. Settlements like Victor and Goldfield are shown in detail, alongside smaller encampments and named mine sites such as the Cresson Mine and the Portland Mine.

Beyond the industrial center, the landscape shifts toward the rugged peaks of the southern Front Range, including Squaw Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Little Pisgah Peak. The descent into Fremont Co is marked by steep drainage systems like Fourmile Creek and Wilson Creek, illustrating how the geology that provided the district's wealth also dictated its difficult transportation routes. Historic burial sites, including Mt Pisgah Cemetery and Victor Cem, provide significant genealogical markers for those researching the families of the Cripple Creek Gold Rush.