1970 Map of Leadville North

About this map

The high-altitude mining district of Leadville dominates the southern edge of this survey, where the legendary Matchless Mine and Hayden Mine anchor the silver-rich slopes of Fryer Hill. This area, documented in 1970, shows the complex industrial landscape of Lake County, where the D & R G W RR winds through Tennessee Park toward the critical crossing at Tennessee Pass. To the west, the man-made expanse of Turquoise Lake and the Sugarloaf Dam illustrate the massive water-management infrastructure supporting the region. The map captures the transition from heavy industry to mountain recreation, featuring the Cooper Hill Ski Area near the Continental Divide. Between the urban grid of the city—including West Park Sch and the Evergreen Cem—and the rugged peaks of Buckeye Peak and Mount Zion, the map details a landscape shaped by both the search for mineral wealth and the vital headwaters of the Arkansas River.