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1957 Map of Mt Evans

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mt Evans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mt Evans and the surrounding high peaks of the Front Range dominate this mid-century topographic record, which straddles the boundary between Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by its glacial features and alpine hydrology, including the high-elevation Summit Lake and the nested Chicago Lakes below Mt Warren. A notable human imprint is visible at Guanella Pass, providing a transition between the northern and southern drainage basins.

The presence of the Geneva Basin Ski Area reflects the era's growing recreational development, while the Roberts Tunnel cutting through the subsurface near Geneva Creek represents a significant feat of water engineering. High-altitude landmarks like the Shelter Cabin and the dramatic ridge known as The Sawtooth between Evans and Mt Bierstadt provide essential orientation points for understanding the historical trails and access routes of this alpine region.