1958 Map of Grand Lake

About this map

The Kawuneeche Valley serves as the western gateway to the high country in this mid-century survey, where the headwaters of the Colorado River wind past early recreational and agricultural outposts. The map documents the overlap of ranching history and emerging tourism, featuring several established lodges and seasonal retreats like Columbine Lodge, Grand Lake Lodge, and the Holzwarth Ranch. Near the northern boundary, the Gaskill (Site) marks a former mining settlement along the river banks, while to the south, the village of Grand Lake sits at the edge of its eponymous water body. Significant engineering is noted by the Alva B Adams Tunnel, which moves water beneath the Continental Divide. High-altitude features including Nakai Peak and Mt Patterson tower over drainage basins such as Onahu Creek and the North Inlet, defining the complex hydrological network of the Rocky Mountain National Park.