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Loading map...1955 Map of Buena Vista
USGS Topo · Published 1975About this map
Buena Vista and its surrounding Chaffee County highlands are defined by the convergence of steep alpine terrain and the industrial infrastructure of the mid-20th century. The Arkansas River serves as the primary corridor for both the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and major roadways like U.S. 24, while an Old Railroad Grade traces a legacy route east toward Midland Hill. The landscape is a mix of public utility and institutional presence, featuring the State Reformatory, State Fish Hatchery, and a Municipal Airport.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.2 x 21.3 inches
Editions of this 1955 Buena Vista Map
8 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain