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1958 Map of Montezuma

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Montezuma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Mining operations and high alpine passes dominate this 1950s-era study of the Continental Divide region. The settlement of Montezuma serves as a central hub for a landscape densely packed with historic lode claims, including the Saints John Mine and the Pennsylvania Mine. The presence of a Cem near the village of Saints John and the industrial remnants at Tiger reflect the deep-rooted mining heritage of the Snake River valley.

Infrastructure transitions are evident through the Loveland Pass Tunnel (Exploratory Bore), while recreational development is marked by the early footprints of the Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. From the heights of Grays Peak to the Snake River valley floor, the map details the transition from an extractive economy to one of transit and winter sports. Water management is noted at a Gaging Station and the confluence of several gulches including Keystone Gulch.