{"product_id":"map-of-leadville-colorado-by-usgs-1994-turquoise-lake-tennessee-pass-arkansas-river","title":"Map of Leadville, Colorado by USGS, 1994 – Turquoise Lake, Tennessee Pass \u0026 Arkansas River","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Leadville North,” produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, presents the high country around Leadville, Colorado, in the disciplined language of a 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle. Dated 1994 with a 1998 imprint, it captures a late twentieth-century portrait of one of America’s most storied mountain districts, where settlement, mining, forest, and alpine terrain meet at remarkable elevation. Leadville itself appears not merely as a populated place, but as a historic hub set amid ridges, lakes, roads, rail lines, and the headwaters landscape of the Arkansas River. The map’s close scale allows the viewer to read the surrounding land with unusual intimacy, from the sweep of contour lines to the fine network of trails and engineered routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USGS, long regarded as the authoritative cartographer of the American landscape, brought to maps such as this a combination of scientific precision and visual restraint. Its topographic quadrangles were created to serve many worlds at once: geologists studying landforms, planners evaluating development, hikers navigating passes, and historians seeking evidence of how communities occupied the land. Here, standard USGS symbols form a compact visual vocabulary—contours for elevation, blue for water, black and red for built features, green for forested areas—allowing Leadville’s setting to emerge with clarity. The map is both utilitarian and deeply evocative, a measured record of terrain shaped by geology, industry, climate, and human ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeadville’s topographic character is the great drama of the sheet. The contour lines gather and loosen across the mountainous landscape, revealing steep ridges, high basins, and the pronounced relief typical of Colorado’s central Rockies. Turquoise Lake anchors the western portion of the region with a striking presence, while smaller lakes and ponds punctuate the uplands. The Arkansas River system gives the map a hydrological spine, tracing water through a landscape where snowmelt, elevation, and drainage define both ecology and settlement. Nearby peaks, ridgelines, and forested slopes speak to the ruggedness that made this area both difficult to inhabit and irresistible to prospectors, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map also preserves the layered human geography of Leadville and its surroundings. Roads and railroads radiate through the district, connecting the town to mountain passes, industrial sites, recreation areas, and neighboring valleys. Tennessee Pass evokes an important corridor through the Rockies, where transportation history, military training grounds, and alpine travel all intersect. Mines, both historic and active, mark the enduring legacy of the Leadville mining boom, one of the defining episodes in Colorado history. These symbols are small, but they carry considerable weight: each shaft, road, and spur line hints at extraction, speculation, labor, environmental consequence, and the transformation of a remote mountain landscape into a nationally significant mineral district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of the 1990s, “Leadville North” offers a fascinating historical snapshot of land use and environmental conditions at the close of the twentieth century. The presence of White River National Forest, hiking trails, lakes, forested areas, and mining features reflects a region balanced between conservation, recreation, and an industrial past that had not fully receded. For collectors, the map’s appeal lies in this tension: it is a precise government survey, yet also a portrait of place at a particular moment in time. Leadville’s surroundings may have changed through remediation, development, tourism, and shifting land management priorities, but this quadrangle preserves the contours—literal and historical—of a remarkable Colorado landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurquoise Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite River National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTennessee Pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArkansas River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious hiking trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple elevation peaks and ridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral lakes and ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForested areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads and railroads in and around Leadville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMines, historic and active, in the vicinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey, or USGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:24,000 topographical map showing Leadville, Colorado, and surrounding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1994 with a 1998 imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides detailed topographical information about Leadville and its surroundings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard USGS topographic symbols, including elevation contour lines, water bodies, and man-made features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows varied elevation through contour lines, reflecting the mountainous terrain of the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects land use and environmental conditions of the 1990s in the Leadville area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003erare old and vintage maps\u003c\/a\u003e to discover another place, period or style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891931447680,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891931480448,"sku":null,"price":202.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891931513216,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891931545984,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891931578752,"sku":null,"price":202.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891931611520,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891931644288,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891931677056,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891931709824,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891931742592,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891931775360,"sku":null,"price":307.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891931808128,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891931840896,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891931873664,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891931906432,"sku":null,"price":518.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891931939200,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891931971968,"sku":null,"price":307.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932004736,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30in (60x75cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932037504,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30in (60x75cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932070272,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30in (60x75cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932103040,"sku":null,"price":518.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932135808,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932168576,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932201344,"sku":null,"price":518.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932234112,"sku":null,"price":221.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932266880,"sku":null,"price":632.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932299648,"sku":null,"price":632.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40in (80x100cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932332416,"sku":null,"price":221.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40in (80x100cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932365184,"sku":null,"price":632.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40in (80x100cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932397952,"sku":null,"price":632.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932430720,"sku":null,"price":316.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932463488,"sku":null,"price":1465.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932496256,"sku":null,"price":1379.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50in (100x127cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932529024,"sku":null,"price":479.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50in (100x127cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932561792,"sku":null,"price":1781.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50in (100x127cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932594560,"sku":null,"price":1676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48x60in (120x150cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932627328,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48x60in (120x150cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932660096,"sku":null,"price":2681.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48x60in (120x150cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932692864,"sku":null,"price":2490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56x70in (142x178cm) \/ Map","offer_id":59891932725632,"sku":null,"price":1082.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56x70in (142x178cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":59891932758400,"sku":null,"price":3782.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56x70in (142x178cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":59891932791168,"sku":null,"price":3591.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_60b36554-234d-4d55-8a97-c19b0f45e59a.jpg?v=1789460509","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/products\/map-of-leadville-colorado-by-usgs-1994-turquoise-lake-tennessee-pass-arkansas-river","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}