1900s (20th Century) Maps of Paisaje, Colorado

1. 1922 Map of Conejos

   

   1922 Conejos

   1922 Print · USGS

   The high San Juan peaks meet the irrigated Luis Valley in the early 1920s, showing a landscape defined by mountain ranching and rail. Trace the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad through the mountains or locate old local landmarks like Bowen Church, Antonito, and the Hot Creek School.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1967 Map of Antonito, 1971 Print

    

    1967 Antonito

    1971 Print · USGS

    Southern Conejos County in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by narrow-gauge rails and historic irrigation systems. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like Warshaver Cem and Mogote Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade through the valley.

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25. 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.

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