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1958 Map of Montezuma

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Montezuma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

High-altitude mining operations dominate this mid-century survey of the Continental Divide, where the town of Montezuma serves as a central hub for the surrounding peaks. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's extractive history, featuring dozens of named sites such as the American Eagle Mine, the Pennsylvania Mine, and the Whale Mine. These sites are linked by a complex network of gulches, including Peru Creek and Chihuahua Creek, which flow through the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest.

An engineering milestone of the era, the Roberts Tunnel cuts through the subterranean rock, reflecting Denver's mid-century water management efforts. The topography transitions from the steep slopes of Argentine Peak and Red Cone down to the upper reaches of the Snake River and the Platte River headwaters in Hall Valley. This document captures the intersection of traditional hard-rock mining and modern water infrastructure projects.