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1888 Map of Anthracite, 1956 Print
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1888 Map of Anthracite

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Mining settlements and high-altitude passes define this late 19th-century survey of Gunnison County. The landscape is punctuated by the industrial activity of the Kubler Mine and the established post office at Mt Carbon P.O., reflecting the era's reliance on mineral extraction and remote mail links. Small alpine centers like Irwin, Ruby, and Floresta serve as focal points for the surrounding peaks and basins, while the White River Trail and several significant gaps including Daisy Pass and Beckwith Pass provide the primary transit through the steep terrain. The geography is characterized by the prominent Anthracite Mesa and the drainage of Anthracite Creek and Ohio Creek. These details reveal a network of isolated camps and transit routes established long before modern infrastructure reached these basins, centered around the White River National Forest boundary and the Slate River valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1888
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain