1957 Map of Raymond

About this map

Riverside and Raymond anchor this mid-century topographic profile of the Front Range foothills, where the confluence of mountain creeks and the expansion of the Roosevelt National Forest define the landscape. The map captures a transition in local history, documenting the presence of the Bunce Sch (Aband) and former settlements like Balarat (Site) and Gresham (Site). The southern portion of the quadrangle is particularly rich for mining historians, showing the location of the Argo Mine, Burlington Mine, and Emmett Mine near Porphyry Mountain. Water management and recreation are evident through the Button Rock Reservoir and the Glacier View Camp. Topographical landmarks such as North Sheep Mountain and The Ironclads dominate the terrain, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of North St Vrain Creek and its many tributaries during the late 1950s.