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1970 Map of Leadville North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Leadville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Leadville stands as the urban anchor of this 1970 landscape, where the high-altitude industrial legacy of the Silver City is meticulously detailed. The map captures the complex interaction between the mining district’s storied geography and the infrastructure of the late 20th century. To the northeast of the town center, the concentration of famous workings at Fryer Hill, including the Matchless Mine, reflects the district's historical wealth. The rugged topography is defined by the Continental Divide and Tennessee Pass, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad navigates the steep grades.

Water management and recreation appear in the development of Turquoise Lake and the Sugarloaf Dam, with surrounding facilities like the Molly Brown Campground and the Lady of the Lake picnic area. In the eastern sector, the transition from active mining to outdoor recreation is marked by the Cooper Hill Ski Area. The placement of Evergreen Cem and residential pockets like Poverty Flat provide essential context for genealogists and local historians tracking the community's evolution beyond the primary commercial core.