1960s Maps of Mineral County, Colorado

1. 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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4. 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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7. 1964 Map of Oakbrush Ridge, 1967 Print

   

   1964 Oakbrush Ridge

   1967 Print · USGS

   The high San Juan Forest country near the Hinsdale and Archuleta county line is captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can locate remote high-altitude landmarks like Piedra Guard Station, Singing Pines Ranch, and the Debs Community Hall.

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10. 1964 Map of Little Squaw Creek, 1967 Print

    

    1964 Little Squaw Creek

    1967 Print · USGS

    Hinsdale and Mineral counties are shown here in the mid-1960s as a high-mountain wilderness split by the Continental Divide. Trace the remote network of a Stock Driveway and Pack Trails connecting Ruby Lake, River Hill, and Trout Lake.

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13. 1964 Map of Workman Creek, 1967 Print

    

    1964 Workman Creek

    1967 Print · USGS

    High in the San Juan Mountains during the mid-sixties, this survey captures the winding Rio Grande and Antelope Park. Trace backcountry landmarks like Sulphur Tunnel, the Stock Driveway, and alpine waters at Love Lake.

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16. 1964 Map of Pagosa Peak, 1968 Print

    

    1964 Pagosa Peak

    1968 Print · USGS

    The high country of the San Juan National Forest is revealed here in the mid-sixties, showing the remote high-altitude ranching and water infrastructure of the era. Researchers can trace the paths of the Piedra Ditch and Fourmile Stock Trail between sites like Cade Ranch and Piedra Falls.

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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. 1966 Map of Elwood Pass, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Elwood Pass

    1968 Print · USGS

    High in the San Juan Mountains during the mid-sixties, this survey captures the intersection of four counties along the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace remote alpine routes like the Stock Driveway and locate the historic Black Diamond Mine or McCormick Cabin.

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25. 1967 Map of South Fork West, 1968 Print

    

    1967 South Fork West

    1968 Print · USGS

    The confluence of the Rio Grande and its south fork comes alive in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and the railroad. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western line past Riverside Ranch to the mountain community of South Fork.

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28. 1967 Map of Mesa Mountain, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Mesa Mountain

    1969 Print · USGS

    The high La Garita Mountains of the late sixties are defined here by remote mining claims and alpine stock routes. Trace high-country history along the La Garita Stock Driveway or locate the Sky City Mine near Wannamaker Creek.

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31. 1967 Map of Pool Table Mountain, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Pool Table Mountain

    1969 Print · USGS

    High in the San Juan region during the late sixties, this terrain highlights the seasonal grazing industry and wilderness access. Researchers can trace historic livestock routes like the La Garita Stock Driveway and find remote landmarks such as Pool Table Mountain and Corral Park.

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34. 1967 Map of Beaver Creek Reservoir, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Beaver Creek Reservoir

    1969 Print · USGS

    The high country of Rio Grande and Mineral counties is mapped here in the late sixties, showcasing the high-elevation water systems and backcountry trails. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Beaver Creek Youth Camp, Million Reservoir, and the Park Creek Jeep Trail.

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37. 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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