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1958 Map of Como

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Como
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Continental Divide zigzags across this high-altitude landscape in the late 1950s, defining the drainage between the South Platte River and the Swan River Middle Fork. This era shows a transition from the area's mining and railroad heritage to an economy anchored by ranching and high-country recreation. Evidence of the mining boom is found at the Dyersville (Site) and scattered workings like The Carbonate Mine and the Gold Belt Corporal Mine.

A network of Railroad Grades and the Old Railroad Grade trace the defunct paths of narrow-gauge lines that once served the town of Como, while U.S. 285 provides a modern artery through the valley. The map is heavily detailed with named homesteads and ranching outposts, including the Schattinger Ranch, Volz Homestead, and Circle V Bar Ranch. Timber operations are marked by the Welch Sawmill, while public lands are managed through the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest.