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1949 Map of Holy Cross

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Camp Hale Military Reservation dominates the high-altitude landscape of the Gore Range and Continental Divide in this mid-century survey. Established during World War II for mountain warfare training, the sprawling installation is centered near Pando and Camp Hale along the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. To the south, the mining legacy of the Rockies is clearly visible near Leadville, where the Matchless Mine and Jennie June Mine are situated among a complex network of gulches. The survey captures a moment when traditional resource extraction and modern military infrastructure coexisted in the shadow of peaks like the Mt of the Holy Cross and Mt Zion. Transport routes through Tennessee Pass and the remote settlement of Holy Cross City provide essential context for the region's development before the expansion of modern ski resorts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain