1958 Map of Jefferson

About this map

The settlement of Jefferson serves as the focal point for this 1950s study of the high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide meets the headwaters of the North Fork South Platte River. The map captures a transition from the alpine heights of Whale Peak down to the ranching meadows of South Park. Evidence of the region’s early transportation and water management is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and the Lininger Ditch, tracing the path of commerce and irrigation through the Pike National Forest.