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

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 1967 Map of Platoro, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Platoro

    1969 Print · USGS

    The high-country settlement of Platoro is captured here during the 1960s, surrounded by the rugged peaks and alpine lakes of the Rio Grande National Forest. Trace the legacy of mountain mining at the Mammoth Revenue Mine or locate historic backcountry routes like the Continental Divide Trail and Stunner Pass.

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28. 1967 Map of Platoro, 1972 Print

    

    1967 Platoro

    1972 Print · USGS

    The high San Juan peaks and mining districts of Southern Colorado come into focus in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can locate the Mammoth Revenue Mine, the remote Summitville settlement, and early forest outposts like Elwood Guard Sta.

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31. 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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