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1957 Map of Fraser

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Fraser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Fraser River valley and its surrounding high-country slopes are defined here by a mid-century infrastructure of rail, water, and recreation. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad serves as the spine of the valley, threading through Tabernash and Fraser before entering the Moffat Tunnel at West Portal. This engineering feat is complemented by the Arapahoe Aqueduct and associated tunnels, illustrating the region's critical role in water management and transport.

Outdoor recreation and settlement patterns appear in transition, with established communities like Hideaway Park and Maryvale positioned alongside the developing Winter Park Ski Area and Mary Jane Ski Area. Genealogy researchers will find the Arrow Spring Cem noted near the rail line, while several campsites, such as the Idlewild Ranger Sta Campground and St Louis Campground, reflect the early growth of the Arapaho National Forest as a destination for seasonal visitors.