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1970 Map of Minturn

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Minturn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Minturn and Gilman sit at the center of this 1970s mountain study, where the industrial infrastructure of the Eagle Mine meets the high-country landscape of the White River National Forest. The geography is defined by the Eagle River and the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, which follow the valley floor past the River View Cemetery and the campus of Battle Mountain High School.

A network of trails, including the Cross Creek Trail and Elk Creek Trail, provides a record of early accessibility to remote alpine lakes such as Waterdog Lake, Grouse Lake, and Buffalo Lake. Local landmarks like the Newhouse Tunnel, Maloit Park, and several Water Tanks illustrate the complex interplay of mining operations and community development within the narrow canyons. This survey documents the area's development before modern expansions, recording specific sites like the Tigiwon Community House Picnic Area and the Half Moon Campground.