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1960 Map of Leadville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Leadville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Leadville sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, serving as a hub for the region's mining and transit during the mid-20th century. The map documents a critical period of Colorado history, featuring the Climax Molybdenum Mine near the headwaters of the Eagle River. The transportation network is dominated by the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR, which follows the steep valleys of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, connecting towns like Glenwood Springs and Aspen.

Beyond the industrial and residential centers, the map details the vast reaches of the White River National Forest and the San Isabel National Forest. Military history is preserved here through the Camp Hale Military Reservation, while the transition of small settlements is marked by Placita (abandoned). This survey captures the alpine geography of the Sawatch Mountains, including the highest peaks in the state, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive.