1957 Map of Ward

About this map

Ward stands as the primary settlement on this eastern slope of the Front Range, surrounded by the high-elevation terrain of the Roosevelt National Forest. During the mid-1950s, the area supported a network of recreational and educational outposts, including Stapp Lakes Lodge, Camp Audubon, and the University of Colorado Camp located near Fourmile Creek. The landscape is defined by its glacial heritage, clearly marked by the Arapaho Moraine and numerous alpine water bodies such as Silver Lake and Lake Isabelle. Extensive trail systems like the Buchanan Pass Trail and Niwot Ridge Trail indicate the region's importance for early backcountry access. Local infrastructure is evidenced by the Boulder City Aqueduct and several gauging stations, while the presence of a Peat Bog near Brainard Lake highlights specific localized ecological features noted by surveyors during this period.