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1942 Map of Nederland

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Nederland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Nederland serves as the focal point of this 1942 survey, situated at the confluence of Middle Boulder Creek and North Beaver Creek. The landscape is deeply marked by the region's mining heritage, with numerous active and historical sites including the Pandora Mine, Bluebird Mine, and Conger Mine scattered through the surrounding hills. To the west, the high-altitude settlement of Caribou and its adjacent Caribou Hill overlook the rugged terrain of the Roosevelt National Forest.

Transport and water management are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Denver and Salt Lake railroad winding through the southern portion near Tolland and Rollinsville. The reservoir system is well-established, featuring the prominent Barker Reservoir and Lakewood Reservoir. From the saw mills like Zarlengo Saw Mill to the Rollinsville Ranger Sta, the map captures a period of industrial activity and mountain settlement before later mid-century expansions.