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1958 Map of Loveland Pass

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Loveland Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude terrain, marking a dramatic boundary where the headwaters of the Snake River Falls and Clear Creek diverge toward different oceans. The landscape is defined by its massive peaks, including Pettingell Peak, Hagar Mountain, and Mount Bethel, which dwarf the transit corridors below. This 1958 survey, updated with revisions through the 1980s, captures the modernization of mountain travel through the inclusion of the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel.

Lower elevations within the Arapaho National Forest reveal specialized infrastructure like the Tramway at the Loveland Ski Area, reflecting the region's mid-century shift toward recreation. Natural landmarks such as Herman Lake and Pass Lake sit tucked in glacial basins, while the Williams Fork Mountains stretch across the western portion of the sheet near Coon Hill. The map meticulously details the intersection of several counties, providing a precise look at where Grand, Clear Creek, and Summit lines meet at the crest.