1953 Map of Placerville
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
The San Miguel River cuts a deep path through this southwestern Colorado landscape, where the settlement of Placerville sits at the confluence with Leopard Creek. This 1953 survey, conducted for the United States Atomic Energy Commission, highlights a region defined by high mesa tops and steep-walled canyons. Industry and education are captured in transition, notably at the Iron Springs Mesa School (Aband) and the former stop at Leonard (Aband) within Leopard Canyon. The presence of an Aerial Tramway and the Omega Mine on the slopes of Hastings Mesa points to the area's mining activity during the post-war uranium boom. The northern reaches are dominated by the Uncompahgre National Forest, providing a detailed look at the water sources and drainage patterns across Iron Springs Mesa and Flatiron.
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Editions of this 1953 Placerville Map
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