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2011 Map of Idaho Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Idaho Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Idaho Springs serves as the hub of a landscape defined by its subterranean riches, where the legacy of hard-rock mining is etched into every gulch and mountain face. The northern half of the quadrangle is a dense network of claims and workings, including the landmark Argo Mill and the Colorado School of Mines Experimental Mine. Settlements like Freeland and Lamartine are surrounded by a high concentration of vertical shafts and horizontal tunnels, such as the Morgan Shaft and Tunnel Mine and the Giant Warrior Shaft Mine, illustrating the intense industrial extraction that shaped this part of the Front Range.

Beyond the industrial core of Clear Creek, the terrain transitions to the high-altitude wilderness of the south. Landmarks like Goliath Peak and the Mount Goliath Natural Area overlook the Idaho Springs Reservoir, while several recreational sites including Echo Lake Campground and Warrior Mountain Picnic Area dot the higher elevations. This map meticulously documents the transition from the bustling town and its historical Jackson Monument to the quiet peaks of Chief Mountain and Papoose Mountain.