1890s Maps of Gunnison County, Colorado

Explore 5 historic maps of Gunnison County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Gunnison County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Gunnison County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Gunnison County, CO maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Anthracite
    1893 Map of Anthracite
    1893 Anthracite
    1893 Print · USGS
    Gunnison County was a burgeoning mining frontier in the late nineteenth century, defined by high-altitude camps and coal-rich mesas. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of settlements like Irwin, Ruby, and Pittsburgh or follow the narrow-gauge route of the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Crested Butte
    1893 Map of Crested Butte
    1893 Crested Butte
    1893 Print · USGS
    The high Elk Mountains of the 1890s are mapped here as silver and coal drove the region's development. Trace the early tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad into Crested Butte or locate the camp at Gothic near the Saw Tooth Range.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Aspen, 1958 Print
    1893 Map of Aspen, 1958 Print
    1893 Aspen
    1958 Print · USGS
    Silver mining in the Roaring Fork Valley was in full swing during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial roots at the Molly Gibson Mine, the early streets of Aspen, and the remote settlement of Ashcroft.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Anthracite
    1894 Map of Anthracite
    1894 Anthracite
    1894 Print · USGS
    Gunnison County is seen here during the height of its late-century mining boom, showing the complex high-country terrain before modern development. Genealogists can locate vanished settlements like Irwin and Ruby or trace the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad to Baldwin.

  5. 1895 Map of Aspen
    1895 Map of Aspen
    1895 Aspen
    1895 Print · USGS
    Silver mining and high-altitude rail dominate the Aspen area in the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprint of the Molly Gibson Mine, locate the vanished streets of Ashcroft, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande R. R.
    5 unique versions available

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