1958 Map of Grand Lake

About this map

The Kawuneeche Valley serves as a central corridor for the upper Colorado River in this survey of the high Rockies. Settlement history is anchored by the Holzwarth Homestead and the Gaskil (Site), markers of early ranching and mining efforts within what is now Rocky Mountain National Park. The engineering of the era is evident in the Alva B Adams Tunnel, which underscores the complex water management systems beneath the Continental Divide. High-altitude terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Mt Julian, Chief Cheley Peak, and Mt Patterson, which overlook a network of alpine lakes including Timber Lake, Azure Lake, and Chicaree Lake. The map also captures the administrative transition at the Grand Lake Entrance and the recreation areas at Sun Valley Ranch and Columbine Lake, documenting the evolution from frontier homesteading to protected wilderness and tourism.