Old Maps of Red Cliff, Colorado for Metal Detecting

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Red Cliff, CO maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Minturn
    1934 Map of Minturn
    1934 Minturn
    1934 Print · USGS
    The mountain corridors of Eagle County were defined by mining and the railroad during the early nineteen-thirties. You can trace the industrial landscape of the Eagle River through settlements like Gilman, the remote Bells Camp, and the high-altitude Liberty Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Minturn, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Minturn, 1966 Print
    1950 Minturn
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Eagle County was defined by deep canyons and high-altitude industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the railroad corridors of the Denver and Rio Grande Western, the mining operations at Gilman, and the footprint of Camp Hale Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Leadville
    1978 Print · USGS
    High-country mining and rail transport define the central Colorado Rockies during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of Gilman and Climax, find small rail stops like Malta, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Leadville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late fifties is a landscape of mining history and military training, from the streets of Leadville to the Camp Hale grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR alongside now-deserted sites like Ashcroft and Independence.

  5. 1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Leadville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties comes alive through its mining camps, river valleys, and rail lines. Trace the industrial legacy of the Climax Molybdenum Mine and explore the alpine reaches of the Camp Hale Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Leadville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early sixties was a rugged landscape of mining camps, military training grounds, and emerging ski towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Camp Hale, locate the Molybdenum mine near Leadville, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR through the canyons.

  7. 1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Leadville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Colorado's high country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of mining history and mountain transport. Trace the legacy of high-altitude industry at the Climax Molybdenum Mine or follow the rails of the Colorado and Southern Ry past Leadville.

  8. 1970 Map of Red Cliff, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Red Cliff, 1973 Print
    1970 Red Cliff
    1973 Print · USGS
    Red Cliff at the start of the 1970s shows a high-mountain community where mining heritage meets the burgeoning ski industry. Genealogists and historians can locate the local Cemetery, the D & RG W RR line, and historic mining sites like the Hornsilver Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Minturn, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Minturn, 1973 Print
    1970 Minturn
    1973 Print · USGS
    Minturn and the Eagle River valley are shown here in the early 1970s, balancing a mountain railroad economy with industrial mining. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad to the Eagle Mine and locate the River View Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1980 Map of Vail, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Vail, 1982 Print
    1980 Vail
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the Gore Range are shown here in the early eighties as mountain towns evolved from mining hubs to world-class destinations. Trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad or locate the Lady Belle Mine and Johnson Mine.

  11. 2011 Map of Minturn, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Minturn, 2011 Print
    2011 Minturn
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River Valley in the early 21st century remains defined by its industrial mining roots and world-class alpine recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining claims like the Ben Butler Mine and the Eagle Mine near the settlements of Gilman and Belden.

  12. 2011 Map of Red Cliff, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Red Cliff, 2011 Print
    2011 Red Cliff
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the heights of Vail Mountain are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the local mining era through the Hornsilver and Liberty mines near Red Cliff.

  13. 2013 Map of Minturn, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Minturn, 2013 Print
    2013 Minturn
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the northern Sawatch Range are captured here during a period of modern mountain development. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and recreation through sites like Gilman, Red Cliff, and the Vail Ski Area.

  14. 2013 Map of Red Cliff, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Red Cliff, 2013 Print
    2013 Red Cliff
    2013 Print · USGS
    Red Cliff and the alpine terrain of Eagle County are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Greenwood Cem near the river or follow trails through China Bowl and past Battle Mountain.

  15. 2016 Map of Red Cliff, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Red Cliff, 2016 Print
    2016 Red Cliff
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the heights of Vail Mountain are captured here in the mid-2010s during a period of established recreation and mountain settlement. Researchers can locate the historic Greenwood Cemetery and trace rugged backcountry routes like Shrine Pass and Two Elk Trail.

  16. 2016 Map of Minturn, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Minturn, 2016 Print
    2016 Minturn
    2016 Print · USGS
    The high-country settlements of Eagle County are captured here during the mid-2010s, following the mountain corridors of the Eagle River. Researchers can trace the layout of Minturn, Gilman, and Red Cliff alongside landmarks like River View Cem and the Game Creek Bowl.

  17. 2019 Map of Minturn, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Minturn, 2019 Print
    2019 Minturn
    2019 Print · USGS
    The high-country corridor from Avon to Vail is mapped here during its modern era of recreation and mountain industry. Trace the legacy of this canyon through the River-View Cem and the steep terrain surrounding Gilman and Belden.

  18. 2019 Map of Red Cliff, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Red Cliff, 2019 Print
    2019 Red Cliff
    2019 Print · USGS
    Vail and the surrounding Eagle County peaks are documented here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of world-class recreation and historic mining. Trace the complex alpine infrastructure of the Vail Ski Area or locate family roots near Red Cliff and Greenwood Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Red Cliff, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Red Cliff, 2022 Print
    2022 Red Cliff
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high alpine terrain of the White River National Forest is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of the Vail Ski Area and locate historical landmarks like Greenwood Cem and the town of Red Cliff.

  20. 2022 Map of Minturn, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Minturn, 2022 Print
    2022 Minturn
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the Sawatch Range peaks appear in high detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the steep geography of mountain settlements like Minturn, Gilman, and Red Cliff alongside the modern trails of the Vail Ski Area.

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