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1970 Map of Vail Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Gore Range dominates this 1970 topographical study of the high-altitude divide between Eagle and Summit Counties. The terrain is characterized by steep glacial cirques and prominent crossings like Vail Pass and Shrine Pass, which serve as the primary conduits through the central mountains. Historically significant transport corridors are evident, including the Shrine Pass Road and the Wheeler Dillon Trail, tracing paths established long before modern highways. At Wheeler Junction, the confluence of West Tenmile Creek and Tenmile Creek creates a focal point for water management and early infrastructure, including the Tenmile Pipeline. Recreational footprints are visible at Black Lakes Campground and the Officers Gulch Pond, while several noted mines and prospects on the eastern slopes of Wichita Mountain hint at the area's mineral exploration history within the Arapaho National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain