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1972 Map of Nederland

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Nederland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Nederland serves as the focal point for this high-altitude survey, illustrating the convergence of mining history and recreational development in the early 1970s. The landscape is a complex network of industrial heritage, dotted with dozens of active or historical sites such as the Boulder County Mine, Conger Mine, and the Blackhawk Shaft. To the west, the Lake Eldora Ski Area marks the region's mid-century shift toward tourism, while the Univ of Colo Observatory on Park Hill highlights its role in scientific research.

Transport and water management infrastructure define the valleys, with the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad winding through the south near Tolland and Rollinsville. Water resources are heavily documented, from the substantial Barker Reservoir to smaller reaches like Lagos Reservoirs and Mud Lake. This era shows the high country as a multi-use environment, where old camps like Caribou and Cardinal exist alongside the protected lands of the Roosevelt National Forest.