1967 Map of Granite

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a deep valley through this high-altitude landscape, defining the corridor for both the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and the primary road network. Centered on the boundary between Lake Co and Chaffee Co, the map highlights the small settlements of Granite and Balltown, which were historically tied to the region's mining and transportation sectors. Water management is a dominant theme here, evidenced by the large Twin Lakes Reservoir and Clear Creek Reservoir, alongside infrastructure like the Arlington DITCH.