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1957 Map of Idaho Springs

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Idaho Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Idaho Springs serves as the focal point for this survey, situated where Clear Creek meets a dense network of mining operations that define the late 1950s landscape. The map meticulously records the industrial heritage of the area, featuring the Argo Mill and numerous named shafts such as the Stanley Mine, Phoenix Mine, and the Colo School of Mines Experimental Mine. These features illustrate the deep-rooted mining history of Clear Creek County during an era of transition.

South of the canyon, the terrain climbs into the Arapaho National Forest, where the character shifts from industry to recreation and research. Notable landmarks include Echo Lake Park, the Inter-University High Altitude Lab, and specialized sites like Camp Shwayder and Camp Wilaha (Girls Camp). From the high peaks of Goliath Peak to the deep recesses of Devils Canyon, this sheet documents a complex geography of resource extraction and high-altitude development.