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1967 Map of Mount Massive

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mount Massive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Leadville National Fish Hatchery anchors the high-altitude landscape of Lake County, sitting at the base of the massive mountain peaks that define the Continental Divide. This 1960s-era documentation highlights a region where industrial mining and water management intersect with wilderness preservation. Significant engineering is evident in the Carlton Tunnel and Siwatch Tunnel, which pierce the subterranean layers near the border of the White River National Forest.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered throughout the drainages of Halfmoon Creek and Willow Creek, with locations such as the Prospect Mine and Venture Shaft indicating the area's mineral interest. The map also records localized human elements like a single Grave near Soda Springs, providing a poignant detail for genealogists. Water resources are central to the landscape, from the established Evergreen Lakes and Law Ponds to the high alpine Windsor Lake and North Halfmoon Lakes.