1950 Map of Jefferson City

About this map

Jefferson City and the mining hamlets of the northern Rocky Mountains are documented here in 1950, showing a landscape defined by extractive industry and high-altitude transport. The map reveals the extensive reach of the mining era, noting several inactive sites such as the Crescent Mine and Alta Mines, alongside active operations like the Free Enterprise Mine. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads provide the primary corridors through the mountainous terrain, following watercourses like Prickly Pear Creek and the Boulder River.