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1970 Map of Minturn

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Minturn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Minturn and the industrial mining settlement of Gilman anchor this topographic study, which captures the corridor of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad as it follows the Eagle River. The landscape is dominated by the steep valley walls of the White River National Forest, where high-altitude geography meets the heavy extraction infrastructure of the Eagle Mine. Notable features include the Newhouse Tunnel and a significant Tailings Pond near Bolts Lake, reflecting the intensive zinc and silver mining operations that defined the area's mid-century economy.

Recreational development is visible at the margins, with the burgeoning footprint of West Vail and the Game Creek Bowl appearing alongside established wilderness areas like the Holy Cross Wilderness. The map documents a complex mountain environment where industrial transport, like the various Jeep Trails and pack routes, coexists with public spaces such as the Tigiwon Community House Picnic Area and Maloit Park.