1957 Map of Fraser

About this map

The Fraser River corridor serves as the primary artery through this high-altitude landscape, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and U.S. 40 parallel the waterway through Fraser and Tabernash. In the late 1950s, the region was defined by its integration into the national forest system, evidenced by the Fraser Experimental Station and numerous recreational sites like the Idlewild Campground and the developing Ski Area near Berthoud Pass. The map details the complex drainage of the Arapaho National Forest, with St Louis Creek and Vasquez Creek carving deep into the surrounding peaks. High-elevation landmarks such as Byers Peak and Mt Nystrom anchor the western and southern boundaries, while the Hideaway Park Cem and the settlement at Winter Park indicate the era's growing focus on mountain tourism and permanent local infrastructure.