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1957 Map of Fraser

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Fraser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Fraser and the surrounding high-altitude basin of Grand Co are defined by a complex network of water management and alpine transportation in the late 1950s. The Fraser River flows north toward Tabernash, paralleled by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line. This era captures the critical infrastructure of the Continental Divide, featuring the Gumlick Tunnel and Vasquez Tunnel No 1, which divert water beneath the peaks of the Arapaho National Forest.

Settlements like Hideaway Park and Winter Park sit at the base of dramatic terrain, including Byers Peak and Stanley Mountain. The map details the transition from traditional mountain ranching to a landscape of scientific study and recreation, evidenced by the Fraser Experimental Sta and various campsites like St Louis Campground. High-altitude crossings at Berthoud Pass and Jones Pass remain central to the region's connectivity, marking the divide between the Fraser valley and the headwaters of Clear Creek Co.