Her Place On the Map: 18 Women and the Colorado Wonders Named For Them

by Sarah Hahn Campbell

Join writer, researcher and hiker Sarah Hahn Campbell as she visits 18 Colorado mountains, lakes, and trails in her quest to better understand them and the women for which they were named. Each chapter includes a trail description and a historical investigation. Learn why neither Lady Moon nor Lady Washington were ladylike, discover the stories of intrepid pioneers like Agnes and Hessie, and honor historical fixtures like Clara Brown and Mestaa’hehe. This book invites you to hear new stories and to hike new trails. Come begin.

180 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2025

About the author

Sarah Hahn Campbell lives in Denver, Colorado, where she teaches high school English, writes, and hikes. Campbell has published work in a variety of publications, including Curve, Room Magazine, Sinister Wisdom, Iris Brown Lit Mag, and Adoptive Families Magazine. Her novella, The Beginning of Us, came out in January 2014 from Riptide, and her collection of essays, Grief Map, came out in June 2017 from Brain Mill Press. Her trail guide and history, Her Place on the Map, came out in May 2025 from Wolverine Farm Publishing. Originally from a farm in eastern Iowa, Campbell holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Naropa University and an EdD in Educational Studies from University of Northern Colorado.

Reviews

[Katie Jaskowiak · Rating 5 out of 5]

“…they were activists, pioneers, mothers, wives, daughters, honored because they were bold or beloved or both.” I loved this trail guide/historical book about 18 women in Colorado and the places they were named for. I was inspired to hike to these places and learn more. Let’s go!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice little guide book and interesting passion project. would be interested in reading future books of her research