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1967 Map of Mount Elbert

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mount Elbert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mount Elbert and La Plata Peak anchor this high-altitude survey of the Sawatch Range, where the landscape is defined by deep glacial valleys and evidence of early mining activity. Within the San Isabel National Forest, the map traces the intricate water systems that feed into the Twin Lakes Reservoir, including the Arlington Ditch and numerous high-mountain drainages like Halfmoon Creek and Willis Creek.

The presence of high-elevation operations such as the Gordon Mine, Golden Fleece Mine, and Fidelity Mine speaks to a period of intense prospecting along the slopes of Bull Hill and Parry Peak. These industrial markers, situated near the small settlement of Twin Lakes, illustrate the intersection of difficult alpine terrain and the persistence of nineteenth-century mineral extraction. The map also records physical features like Snyder Falls and the Monitor Rock landmark, providing a detailed record of the wilderness before later recreational developments.