Georgetown and Silver Plume sit along the valley of Clear Creek, serving as focal points for this high-elevation Colorado survey. The landscape is defined by its industrial history and modern infrastructure, notably the Upper Cabin Creek Hydroelectric Reservoir and Lower Cabin Creek Hydroelectric Reservoir situated south of the town centers. For researchers of local history, the map details the proximity of the Silver Plume Cemetery and the Griffin Monument to the residential areas. Transportation through this steep terrain is recorded along the Guanella Pass Road and the Old Georgetown Road, while the surrounding Arapaho National Forest is filled with prominent peaks such as Democrat Mountain and Saxon Mountain. The map also captures the remote Hefferman Cabins and several alpine water bodies including Green Lake and Lake Edith.
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1903 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Central City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Central City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Central City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Montezuma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Fraser
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Fraser
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Montezuma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Montezuma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500