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1967 Map of Mount Massive

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mount Massive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Leadville National Fish Hatchery sits at the base of the high peaks, surrounded by a complex network of glacial hydrology and subalpine terrain. The landscape is dominated by the massive bulk of Mount Massive and Bald Eagle Mountain, with the Continental Divide marking the boundary between the White River and San Isabel National Forests. This 1960s record captures the industrial legacy of the high country, from the Carlton Tunnel and Siwatch Tunnel to the mining activity at Venture Shaft and various prospects scattered near Colorado Gulch.

Water management and high-altitude recreation are central themes here. The map traces the paths of the High Line Trail and Colorado Trail, connecting numerous water bodies like Windsor Lake, Evergreen Lakes, and the North Halfmoon Lakes. The presence of the Gaging Sta on Halfmoon Creek and the organized Halfmoon Campground suggests a transition toward conservation and forest management in the mid-20th century.