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1893 Map of Anthracite
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1893 Map of Anthracite

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Mining activity and high-altitude settlements dominate this 1890s survey of the Elk Mountains, where the towns of Irwin and Ruby sit perched at nearly 10,000 feet. The region's industrial foundations are clear, with the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad reaching the coal mining community of Baldwin in the southeast, while the northern slopes are punctuated by camps like Pittsburgh and Elkton. The landscape is a network of named basins and gulches, such as Oh-be-joyful Gulch and Poverty Gulch, which reflect the hopes and hardships of early prospectors. Significant peaks like Gothic Mt and Mt Emmons tower over the Anthracite Mesa, defining a terrain where travel was dictated by high-mountain passes including Daisy Pass and Ohio Pass. The presence of the White River Trail indicates the established routes used to navigate this complex topography before modern infrastructure arrived.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain