1980s Maps of San Miguel County, Colorado

1. 1982 Map of Dove Creek

   

   1982 Dove Creek

   1982 Print · USGS

   The high plateaus and deep canyons of Southwest Colorado are captured in the early 1980s as the McPhee Dam takes shape. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote settlements like Egnar and Cahone or trace family mining claims at the Effie B Mine.

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4. 1982 Map of Blanding, 1983 Print

   

   1982 Blanding

   1983 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Utah and the Colorado borderlands are shown here in the early eighties, capturing the high-desert settlements of San Juan County. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Nancy Patterson Lake, the ranching community of Ucolo, and the remote Lockerby.

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7. 1982 Map of Silverton, 1983 Print

   

   1982 Silverton

   1983 Print · USGS

   The San Juan Mountains were entering a new era in the early eighties as mining heritage met growing wilderness preservation. Researchers can trace historic claims and mountain rail routes through Silverton, Telluride, and the high-altitude Sunnyside Mine.

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10. 1982 Map of La Sal, 1983 Print

    

    1982 La Sal

    1983 Print · USGS

    The high desert of southeastern Utah meets the Colorado border in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mining. Trace the industrial operations at Lisbon Mine or explore the early mapping of The Needles and Island in the Sky.

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13. 1983 Map of Nucla

    

    1983 Nucla

    1983 Print · USGS

    Western Colorado’s canyon country is documented here during the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by uranium mining and high-plateau ranching. Trace local genealogy and industrial footprints through settlements like Uravan and Naturita or remote sites such as the Morning Glory Mine.

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16. 1983 Map of Montrose

    

    1983 Montrose

    1983 Print · USGS

    The Uncompahgre Valley and high San Juan peaks come together in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mountain mining towns. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes near Ouray, Lake City, and the Pelican Mine.

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19. 1985 Map of Piute Knoll

    

    1985 Piute Knoll

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Utah-Colorado border was a focal point for high-desert mining and resource extraction during the mid-eighties. Researchers can locate specific industrial sites like the Silver Bell Mine and Deremo Mine No 2 alongside vital water sources such as Rustler Spring.

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22. 1986 Map of Summit Point

    

    1986 Summit Point

    1986 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of the Utah-Colorado border is captured in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of intense resource extraction. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Cub Mine, numerous Prospects, and the lone Summit Point landmark.

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25. 1986 Map of Lisbon Gap

    

    1986 Lisbon Gap

    1986 Print · USGS

    The high-desert borderlands of Utah and Colorado are documented here in the mid-1980s, highlighting a landscape of mesas and deep-cut washes. Researchers can trace mineral exploration and remote land use through landmarks like Lisbon Gap, Horsethief Point, and various prospects.

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