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1957 Map of Georgetown

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Georgetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Silver mines and steep mountain tunnels define this high-altitude landscape within the Arapaho National Forest. The map centers on the Victorian-era mining hubs of Georgetown and Silver Plume, connected by the winding path of an Old Railroad Grade that clings to the narrow valley of Clear Creek. The density of industrial excavations is remarkable, ranging from the Pelican Mine and Terrible Mine to extensive underground works like the Seven-Thirty Tunnel and Burleigh Tunnel.

Beyond the industrial activity, the terrain rises sharply toward Republican Mountain and Sherman Mountain. High alpine features such as the Chicago Lakes and Hells Hole sit in the shadows of Alpine Peak, illustrating the transition from the bustling valley floor to the remote peaks. Evidence of early scientific and social infrastructure appears in the Astronomical Monument near the Georgetown Reservoir and the Alvarado Cem located near the settlement of Empire.