1980 Map of Royal Gorge

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Canon City anchors the eastern edge of this Colorado landscape, where the Arkansas River carves deep into the granite to form the Royal Gorge. This 1980 survey captures the infrastructure supporting both industry and tourism at the canyon's edge, including the winding Skyline Drive and the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks following the riverbed. The map details the developed Royal Gorge Park area, complete with a Miniature RR and various picnic areas, while the northern high ground of Eightmile Park is marked by numerous quarries and the settlement of Buckskin Joe. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex around Temple Canyon Park and the slopes of YMCA Mountain, illustrating the intricate drainage systems of Grape Creek and various gulches that feed into the central river corridor.