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2013 Map of Idaho Springs

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Idaho Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Argo Mill and the historic mining infrastructure of Idaho Springs anchor the northern edge of this high-country landscape. The town serves as a gateway to the high peaks and recreational lands within the Arapaho National Forest, where the terrain rises steeply toward Goliath Peak and Chief Mountain. Industrial history is etched into the gulches through sites like the Black Eagle Mill and the Jackson Monument, marking the intersection of the gold rush era and modern conservation.

Transit through these mountains is defined by winding routes like Chicago Creek Rd and Squaw Pass Rd, which connect remote outposts such as Freeland and Lamartine. The map reveals a transition from the valley-floor economy of Clear Creek to the high-elevation natural areas, including the Mount Goliath Natural Area and the Squaw Pass Ski Area. Local lineage is preserved at the Idaho Springs Cem and within family-named landmarks like Doolittle Ranch and Evans Ranch.