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1957 Map of Ward

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Ward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Niwot Ridge and the high peaks of the Front Range dominate this 1957 field-surveyed landscape, where alpine hydrology and seasonal recreation define the local geography. The settlement of Ward sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a gateway to the high-altitude wilderness of the Roosevelt National Forest. The map documents a transition from early resource management to institutional land use, evidenced by the presence of the University of Colorado Camp and various mountain retreats like Camp Audubon and Stapp Lakes Lodge.

Water infrastructure is remarkably detailed, tracing the descent of South St Vrain Creek and the Boulder City Aqueduct as they carry snowmelt from glacial basins like Lake Isabelle and Silver Lake toward the plains. Hikers and historians can follow established routes including the Stapp Lakes Trail and Pawnee Pass Trail, which connect a series of high-altitude bodies of water from the Green Lakes to Triple Lakes.