1957 Map of Ward

About this map

Ward stands as the primary settlement in this high-altitude landscape within the Roosevelt National Forest, where the transition from dense woodland to alpine tundra is clearly marked by the contour lines of Niwot Ridge. The 1950s environment is defined by its recreation and research outposts, including the University of Colorado Camp, Camp Audubon, and the Stapp Lakes Lodge. This era shows a complex water management system essential to the Front Range, featuring the Boulder City Aqueduct and numerous reservoirs like Silver Lake and Beaver Reservoir. The western edge of the map reaches the Continental Divide at Pawnee Pass, showcasing the Arapaho Glacier and the peaks of Mount Audubon and Mount Albion, providing a precise record of the mid-century glacial and snowfield extents before decades of climatic change.