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1967 Map of Mount Massive

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mount Massive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Mount Massive dominates this high-altitude landscape of the Sawatch Range during the mid-1960s, a period when the area was managed for both conservation and industry. The presence of the Leadville National Fish Hatchery highlights the region's commitment to aquatic resource management, while the scattered Prospects and named industrial sites like the Venture Shaft and Prospect Mine point to a legacy of mineral exploration.

Logistical and engineering feats are evident in the complex drainage and transportation systems, including the Carlton Tunnel and Siwatch Tunnel. Recreation and wilderness preservation are clearly delineated through the boundaries of the San Isabel National Forest and Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness. Numerous trails, such as the Highline Trail and Main Range Trail, connect alpine water bodies like Windsor Lake and the Three Lakes, illustrating the foot-travel networks that defined mountain access before more modern infrastructure.