Old Maps of Edith, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Edith. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Edith, CO maps

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  1. 1913 Map of Summitville, 1962 Print
    1913 Map of Summitville, 1962 Print
    1913 Summitville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains at the turn of the century are captured here, from the gold-mining district at Summitville to the ranchlands of the Navajo River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace early school sites like Blanco School and working mines including the Asiatic Mine and Forest King Mine.

  2. 1915 Map of Summitville
    1915 Map of Summitville
    1915 Summitville
    1915 Print · USGS
    Southern Colorado mining and timber operations are captured here during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace remote mining claims like the Asiatic Mine, mountain schools such as Blanco School, and the path of the Logging RR.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of Durango
    1945 Map of Durango
    1945 Durango
    1945 Print · USGS
    Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico at mid-century are defined by the high peaks of the San Juan Range and the tribal lands of the Southern Ute. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the D & R G W RR and locate local landmarks like Animas City and the Blanco Basin School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Durango, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Durango, 1963 Print
    1953 Durango
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains and the Colorado mining country are shown here as they appeared in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the D & R G W RR and locate historic mining camps like Silverton, Ouray, and Old Ophir.

  5. 1954 Map of Durango
    1954 Map of Durango
    1954 Durango
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Colorado in the mid-1950s was defined by high-altitude mining towns and the expansion of water storage in the San Luis Valley. Trace the narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Durango to mountain outposts like Silverton and Creede.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Chromo, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Chromo, 1959 Print
    1957 Chromo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-New Mexico borderlands come to life in the late fifties, showing the high-country landscape of the San Juan National Forest. Trace the paths of early travelers via the Pack Trail networks and identify historical landmarks like Chromo, Edith, and Squaretop Guard Station.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Durango
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan country in the early sixties is shown here as a network of historic mining towns and early reservoir projects. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Durango, Silverton, and Arboles.

  8. 1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Durango
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Mountains and San Luis Valley are captured here in the early 1950s as mining, rail, and tribal lands shaped the region. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through high-country towns like Telluride and Silverton, or locate landmarks such as the Asiatic Mine.

  9. 1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Durango
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Colorado and the New Mexico borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, a time when the narrow-gauge rail network still tied the high peaks to the valley floor. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad between settlements like Silverton, Antonito, and Pagosa Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1984 Map of Edith
    1984 Map of Edith
    1984 Edith
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-New Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the Navajo River and the high country of the San Juan National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace an Old Railroad Grade near Edith and locate early water works like the Shahan Ditch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of Antonito
    1985 Map of Antonito
    1985 Antonito
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Colorado and New Mexico borderlands come into focus during the mid-eighties as the high peaks of the San Juans meet the San Luis Valley. Trace the winding Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad or locate historical mining sites like the Black Diamond Mine and Summitville.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Edith, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Edith, 2022 Print
    2022 Edith
    2022 Print · USGS
    Archuleta County sits at the edge of the Colorado and New Mexico border in this recent survey of high-mesa cattle and timber country. Researchers can trace the course of the Navajo River past the settlement of Edith and locate historic water routes like Shahan Ditch.

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