1958 Map of Loveland Pass

About this map

Continental Divide serves as the dominant axis of this high-altitude survey, delineating the boundaries of Clear Creek, Grand, and Summit counties. This 1958 field-checked record highlights the early development of the Loveland Ski Area, situated just east of the famous Loveland Pass. The landscape is characterized by a network of drainage basins, including the headwaters of the Middle Fork Williams Fork and the North Fork Snake River. High-elevation landmarks such as Pettingell Peak, Hagar Mountain, and Coon Hill punctuate the Arapaho National Forest. The presence of the Straight Creek Jeep Trail and various named gulches like Dry Gulch and Herman Gulch provides a look at the primitive access routes through these mountain corridors before modern highway expansions reached their peak.