Historical Marker

Berthoud Pass

US-40 north of Empire · Empire · Clear Creek

Colorado marker

Inscription

Berthoud Pass. Across the Continental Divide between South Platte and Colorado River drainages. Altitude 11,314 feet. Discovered by Capt. E. L. Berthoud, Colorado pioneer, May 12, 1861. Surveyed by Berthoud and Jim Bridger July, 1861. Toll road opened 1874. Improved highway opened 1923

Location

AddressUS-40 north of Empire
CityEmpire
CountyClear Creek
StateColorado
Coordinates39.798370, -105.775987

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