2016 Map of Ward

About this map

The mountain town of Ward stands as the primary settlement in this high-altitude landscape of Boulder County, where human infrastructure meets the glaciated peaks of the Roosevelt National Forest. The map documents a complex network of high-country water management and recreation, centered around features like Lefthand Park Reservoir, Beaver Park Reservoir, and the chain of Green Lakes. Transportation history is visible through the winding path of the Switzerland Trl and the Gold Hill Road, tracing the legacy of mining-era access routes that once connected these remote camps. Dramatic geological features define the western terrain, including the Arapaho Moraine and the towering summits of Mt Audubon and Mt Albion. The abundance of named trails, such as the Pawnee Pass Trail and Arapaho Glacier Trail, illustrates the modern transition of this once-industrial mining district into a destination for backcountry exploration.