1982 Map of Garfield

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude transport networks define this portion of the Continental Divide as it appeared in the early 1980s. The settlement of Garfield sits at the confluence of several gulches, adjacent to the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line and the South Arkansas River. This area is characterized by a dense concentration of mineral extraction history, from the Garfield Mine and Brittle Silver Mine to numerous unnamed shafts and Prospects. To the west, the Tomichi Cemetery serves as a silent witness to the early pioneer history of Robbins and Bonanza. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Monarch Ski Area and the peaks of Monarch Ridge, illustrating the region's transition into a center for recreation within the San Isabel National Forest. Local water management is evident through the North Fork Reservoir, Boss Lake Reservoir, and an extensive Aqueduct system.