1994 Map of Garfield

About this map

Garfield sits at the eastern foot of the Continental Divide, where the South Arkansas River carves a path through the high peaks of the San Isabel National Forest. This late-twentieth-century revision reveals a landscape defined by industrial extraction and mountain recreation. High-elevation industrial sites like the Monarch Quarry and Hancock Mine illustrate the area's long-standing mining history, while the Monarch Ski Area and Continental Divide Trail represent the mid-century shift toward alpine tourism. The map documents significant water management infrastructure, including the North Fork Reservoir and Boss Lake Reservoir, essential for sustaining lower-elevation settlements. Further west, the Tomichi Cem near Hancock Pass provides a poignant connection to the early mining camps that once braved this high-altitude environment.