1964 Map of Leadville
USGS Topo · Published 1964About this map
Mount Elbert and Mount Massive dominate the eastern half of this mid-century survey, towering over the high-altitude mining and transportation hubs of Leadville and Malta. The era's industrial landscape is captured through the Climax Molybdenum Mine and the complex rail network of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR following the Eagle River and Colorado River corridors. This map documents a region in transition, where earlier boom-era sites like Ashcroft are already noted as abandoned, while the Camp Hale Military Reservation near Pando reflects the area's mid-century strategic importance. The western sections showcase the geological transition from the White River Plateau down to the Grand Hogback, providing a clear view of the mountain valleys that shaped the development of towns like Glenwood Springs and Aspen.
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