1937 Map of Como

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape of Park County, where the mining economy and early rail lines of the 1930s are clearly visible. The settlement of Como serves as a primary hub near the southern edge, connected by the rail lines that once navigated these steep passes. To the north, the industrial footprint of the gold and silver era is marked by features like the Wire Patch Mill and the Ute Mine, while small communities like Lincoln, Mineral Hill, and Farncomb Hill cluster near the gulches. High mountain crossings such as Boreas Pass and Kenosha Pass define the transport routes between the drainage of the Swan River and the North Fork South Platte River. This survey, updated in the mid-1930s, documents the intricate network of gulches and creeks, including Michigan Creek and French Creek, that shaped the region's development.