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1957 Map of Mount Evans

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mount Evans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Mt Evans and Mt Bierstadt anchor this mid-century survey of the high Front Range, a landscape defined by dramatic glacial cirques and alpine basins. The division between the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest runs through the center of the sheet, following the county line between Clear Creek and Park County. High-altitude landmarks like the Shelter Cabin near Summit Lake and the precipitous ridge known as The Sawtooth illustrate the challenging environment.

Tracing the water system reveals the Roberts Tunnel cutting through the mountains, while a network of primitive routes like the Pack Trail and Jeep Trail provide access to remote basins. Waterways such as South Clear Creek and Geneva Creek drain the slopes near Guanella Pass, while named features like Naylor Lake and Duck Lake occupy the high valleys. This survey captures the region just as it was becoming a primary destination for high-altitude research and recreation.