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1970 Map of Red Cliff

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Red Cliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Red Cliff (also noted as Redcliff PO) sits at the narrow junction of the Eagle River and Turkey Creek in this 1970 survey, capturing a transition between high-altitude mining and the emerging recreation economy. The map documents the industrial roots of the region through the Hornsilver Mine, Liberty Mine, and the route of the D & R G W RR following the river's edge.

Rising sharply from the valley floor, the terrain transitions into the northern reaches of the White River National Forest, where the expansion of ski infrastructure is evident at Vail Mountain. Several named ski areas, including Sundown Bowl and China Bowl, are depicted alongside the early developments of a Ski Lift network. This map provides a detailed view of the rugged corridor along Shrine Pass Road and the vast Eagles Nest Wilderness, marking the meeting point of Eagle and Summit counties.