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1927 Map of Glenwood Springs

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Glenwood Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Glenwood Springs serves as the focal point of this 1920s survey, situated at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Eagle River. The map reveals a landscape defined by the dramatic transition from the canyon floors to the high elevations of the White River Plateau and the Flat Tops. The industrial footprint of the era is evident along the river corridor, specifically at the Shoshone Power Plant and the mining-adjacent tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad.

Remote infrastructure for resource management is well-documented, featuring the Sweetwater Ranger Station, Deep L Ranger Station, and the Transfer Springs Ranger Sta. High-country landmarks such as Trappers Lake, Marvine Lakes, and the distinctive Grand Hogback ridge provide clear reference points for early 20th-century exploration. The inclusion of smaller locales like Cardiff and Dotsero illustrates the scattered settlement patterns that followed the rail lines and river valleys through the White River National Forest.