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1957 Map of Golden

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Golden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The massive volcanic plateaus of North Table Mountain and South Table Mountain dominate this mid-century view, flanking the northern reaches of Golden. At the base of these mesas, the landscape transitions from the academic halls of the Colorado School of Mines to the industrial activity of numerous Clay Pits and Gravel Pits. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by an intricate network of canals and ditches serving reservoirs like Standley Lake, Leyden Lake, and Ralston Reservoir.

Regional transportation is defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western and Colorado and Southern (Burlington) railroads. Small communities and rural gathering places, such as Leyden, Barbara, and the Enterprise Grange, are scattered among the foothills. The presence of Camp George West (National Guard) and the sprawling grounds of Mount Olivet Cemetery provide significant local landmarks for historical and genealogical research.