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1970 Map of Minturn

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Eagle River carves a deep path through the White River National Forest in this 1970 snapshot of Eagle County. The settlement of Minturn serves as a hub where Gore Creek joins the main river, with the River View Cemetery and Battle Mountain High School marking the local community's footprint. Further south, the industrial character of the valley is defined by the Eagle Mine and the Newhouse Tunnel at Gilman, showing the heavy reliance on mineral extraction during this era.

Transportation is dominated by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, which follows the river's winding course alongside rugged peaks like Lionshead. For those venturing away from the rail and road corridors, a network of routes including the Cross Creek Trail and various jeep trails provide access to high-altitude water bodies such as Waterdog Lake, Buffalo Lake, and Bolts Lake. The presence of the Tigiwon Community House Picnic Area reflects the integration of public recreation within the forest boundaries.