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1957 Map of Ward

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Ward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Ward stands as the primary settlement in this high-altitude landscape, situated where the terrain begins its steep ascent toward the Continental Divide. This area is defined by the overlap of the Roosevelt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest, showing a network of alpine lakes and dramatic glaciated features. Notable landmarks like Arapaho Glacier and the Arapaho Moraine reflect the geological forces that shaped the region, while peaks such as Mount Audubon and Niwot Mountain dominate the skyline.

Evidence of the area's mid-century recreational and educational character is found at the University of Colorado Camp, Camp Audubon, and Stapp Lakes Lodge. Water management and natural drainage patterns are clearly visible through the Boulder City Aqueduct and the headwaters of North Boulder Creek and South St Vrain Creek. Historic travel routes, including the St Vrain Trail, provide a window into the accessibility of this high country before later modern developments.