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1957 Map of Raymond

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Raymond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Roosevelt National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where the canyons and ridges of Boulder County reveal a history of early Colorado ranching and extraction. The forks of the St. Vrain Creek—North, Middle, and South—serve as the primary corridors for development, including the small mountain communities of Raymond and Riverside. Higher on the slopes, the map identifies the location of the Bunce Sch (Aband), a relic of a more populated era in these remote foothills.

Industrial activity is concentrated in the southern and eastern portions of the quadrangle, evidenced by mining operations like the Argo Mine, Burlington Mine, and Red Spruce Mine. Historical researchers can pinpoint former settlement hubs at Balarat and Gresham, while recreational sites such as Glacier View Camp and Big Elk Ranch show the mid-century transition toward tourism and seasonal residence. This period represents the landscape after the initial gold and silver booms, focusing on more established mountain hamlet life and managed forestry.