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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

Matchless Mine and the Hayden Mine anchor the eastern industrial landscape of this high-altitude survey, reflecting the intensive mineral exploration around Fryer Hill. The northern boundary of Leadville is clearly defined, with civic life represented by West Park Sch, City Hall, and the expansive Evergreen Cem. To the west, the reservoir of Turquoise Lake serves as a major recreation hub, featuring the Molly Brown Campground and Baby Doe Campground, names that nod to the area’s storied mining heritage.

Transportation corridors follow the rugged terrain, with the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad threading toward Tennessee Pass and its associated Tennessee Pass Tunnel. The map also captures the transition from industry to leisure, showing the Cooper Hill Ski Area near the Continental Divide, while Poverty Flat and Leadville Junction mark key points on the valley floor where the Arkansas River begins its descent.