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1970 Map of Red Cliff

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Red Cliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Red Cliff serves as the focal point of this high-elevation Colorado survey, situated at the confluence of the Eagle River and Turkey Creek. The 1970 data reflects a landscape defined by its transition from early industrial extraction to alpine recreation. To the south, evidence of the area's silver and gold mining legacy is preserved in labels for the Hornsilver Mine, Liberty Mine, and a Kiln, while the D & Rg W Rr tracks follow the river's winding path through the canyon.

Directly north of the settlement, the developing ski infrastructure around Mid Vail is evident, featuring a Ski Lift and named bowls such as Northeast Bowl, Sundown Bowl, and Teacup Bowl. The topography is dominated by the White River National Forest and Arapaho National Forest, with dramatic elevations at Iron Mtn and Ptarmigan Point. Historic transportation routes like the Shrine Pass Road and Vail Pass route provide access through the rugged terrain of the Eagle and Summit county line.