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1930 Map of Glenwood Springs

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Glenwood Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Glenwood Springs sits at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River (not labeled), serving as the gateway to the massive volcanic uplands of the White River Plateau. During the late 1920s, this region was a rugged expanse of the White River National Forest, where transportation was defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and the early Denver and Rio Grande Western Highway snaking through the canyon.

Remote outposts like Riland and Hip Roof Cabin provide evidence of early high-country habitation, while the Shoshone Power Plant highlights the industrial use of the river's descent. The map captures the complex drainage systems of the Flat Tops, including the headwaters of the South Fork White River and Sweetwater Creek. Significant alpine water bodies such as Trappers Lake and Marvine Lakes are meticulously detailed, alongside historical routes like the Ute Trail, which trace the ancient paths through the White River Plateau.