1944 Map of Eldorado Springs

About this map

Eldorado Springs and the foothills west of Boulder are the focal points of this 1944 edition, surveyed as the region's topography was being meticulously mapped by the Geological Survey and the Denver Board of Water Commissioners. The landscape is defined by the steep rise of The Flatirons and Boulder Mountain, where drainage networks like South Boulder Creek and Bear Creek descend toward Viele Lake. Cultural features from the early 20th century are prominent, including the winding route of the Denver & Salt Lake RR as it passes through Crescent and Plainview. The map documents a rural infrastructure of family-named landmarks and essential service points, such as the Coal Creek Store, Kossler Ranch, and Walker Ranch. Educational history is preserved through labels for the Plainview Sch and the Pine Grove Sch (abandoned), reflecting the changing settlement patterns of the Front Range.