1905 Map of Georgetown

About this map

Georgetown and Silver Plume serve as the industrial anchors of this high-elevation terrain, connected by the engineering marvel of the Georgetown Loop railroad. Surveyed in 1903, the landscape is defined by its deep mining heritage, anchored by the Stanley Mines and the settlement of Freeland. The Colorado and Southern railroad tracks follow the corridor of Clear Creek, while the high country to the south is marked by a network of alpine lakes including Summit Lake, Echo Lake, and Chicago Lakes. The transition from industrial mining centers to the protected wilderness of the Arapaho National Forest is clear, with early recreation sites like Beaver Meadows Camp and Meridian Camp appearing on the periphery of the peaks. This document traces the complex hydrology of the region, from the headwaters of Geneva Creek to the various forks of Chicago Creek.