1957 Map of Ward

About this map

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.