Old Maps of Poncha Springs, Colorado for Hiking & Exploration

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Poncha Springs, CO maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Poncha Springs, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Poncha Springs, 1959 Print
    1956 Poncha Springs
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of mountain ranching, early tourism, and the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Trace local history through Smeltertown, Maysville, and rural landmarks like the Valley View Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Montrose
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado western slope in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape defined by the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and the Gunnison River. Trace the development of Blue Mesa Reservoir or locate high-country sites like the Bachelor Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Montrose
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado in the late fifties is defined by the high peaks and river valleys of the Southern Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate mountain settlements like Crawford, Lazear, and Doyleville.

  4. 1959 Map of Bonanza, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Bonanza, 1961 Print
    1959 Bonanza
    1961 Print · USGS
    Saguache County's rugged mining corridors are captured here in the late fifties as the regional silver and lead industries matured. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bonanza, the former townsite at Sedgwick, and numerous working claims like the Rawley Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Montrose
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of steady ranching and persistent mining. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Somerset, Maher, and Sargent.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Montrose
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Western Slope and Continental Divide meet in the late sixties, showing the vital river valleys and high-mountain mining districts. Trace the historic route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Sargents and Powderhorn.

  7. 1980 Map of Poncha Pass, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Poncha Pass, 1981 Print
    1980 Poncha Pass
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high mountain pass between Chaffee and Saguache counties is documented here in the early eighties as a corridor of transit and mining. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate long-standing landmarks like Mearx Junction and Camp Rock.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1982 Map of Saguache, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Saguache, 1983 Print
    1982 Saguache
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley meets the high peaks of the Sawatch Range in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by mining and rail. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and locate high-altitude sites like the Rawley Mine and the settlement of Bonanza.

  9. 1983 Map of Salida West
    1983 Map of Salida West
    1983 Salida West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Chaffee County during the early 1980s reveals a mountain valley anchored by the Arkansas River and the industrial roots of Smeltertown. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Fairview Cem, the Shavano State Fish Hatchery, and the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Maysville
    1983 Map of Maysville
    1983 Maysville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Maysville and the southern Sawatch Range are captured in the early 1980s as a landscape of high peaks and alpine water management. Researchers can trace the routes of the Hoosier Ditch, locate several Mine sites, and find landmarks like Mount Shavano.

  11. 1984 Map of Gunnison
    1984 Map of Gunnison
    1984 Gunnison
    1984 Print · USGS
    High mountain passes and historic mining districts define this mid-eighties record of the central Colorado Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gunnison and Crested Butte or locate remote sites like St Elmo, Tincup, and Hancock.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1994 Map of Poncha Pass, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Poncha Pass, 1998 Print
    1994 Poncha Pass
    1998 Print · USGS
    Saguache County and the high country of the Sangre De Cristo range are captured here in the mid-1990s. Researchers can trace the junction of three counties and locate old resource sites like Mears Junction, Poncha Hot Springs, and the Rainbow Trail.

  13. 1994 Map of Salida West, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Salida West, 1998 Print
    1994 Salida West
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Upper Arkansas River Valley in the mid-nineties shows a landscape shaped by high-altitude ranching, mining, and river industry. Researchers can trace the irrigation networks of Adobe Park or locate the Shavano State Fish Hatchery and Smeltertown.

  14. 1994 Map of Maysville, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Maysville, 1998 Print
    1994 Maysville
    1998 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and valley floors of Chaffee County are captured in the mid-1990s as alpine recreation and water management define the landscape. Researchers can trace the town of Maysville and the South Arkansas River alongside the COLORADO TRAIL and the high mines of Mount Shavano.

  15. 2022 Map of Poncha Pass, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Poncha Pass, 2022 Print
    2022 Poncha Pass
    2022 Print · USGS
    High in the Rockies during the early 2020s, this area centers on the vital crossing at Poncha Pass. Researchers can trace old timber and recreation routes like Rainbow Trl or locate the thermal waters of Poncha Hot Springs.

  16. 2023 Map of Salida West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Salida West, 2023 Print
    2023 Salida West
    2023 Print · USGS
    Upper Arkansas River valley life is documented in this recent survey, showing the intricate irrigation systems surrounding Poncha Springs. Trace historical cemetery sites like Fairview Cem and Woodlawn Cem or follow the paths of the Sunnyside Park Ditch and Kraft Ditch.

  17. 2023 Map of Maysville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Maysville, 2023 Print
    2023 Maysville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Maysville and the towering Sawatch Range are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace the Colorado Trl or locate water rights along the North Fork Ditch and South Arkansas River.

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