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Description

"Historic Trail Map of the Denver 1 by 2 Degree Quadrangle, Central Colorado," by Glenn R. Scott, retired USGS geologist, features a smorgasbord of historical information, including the locations of Indian , early immigrant and cattle trails, as well as stage routes, stage stops, toll roads, toll gates existing and abandoned railroads, ghost towns, military camps, mountain passes, ranches, quarries, mines, archeological sites and vertebrate fossil sites. The area of the quadrangle encompasses Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Limon and Brighton. A 53-page text pamphlet complements the 2-sheet map. Use this map to understand the affect of Native Americans, mining, agriculture, and urban growth on the region, and how historical routes influenced the location of present-day cities and transportation. Map scale is 1:250 ,000 and measures 49"x38". ** Sold as a set. ** Visit our Geology Publications Website at: http://cpg.cr.usgs.gov/pub/i-maps.html

Survey Date

1998

Print Date

1999

Boundary Type

Quadrangle

Two Sided

No

Pieces

1

Languages

English