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2013 Map of Creede

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Creede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande flows through the heart of this Mineral County landscape, providing a focal point for the mountain settlements and high-altitude industry of the region. Creede and North Creede sit at the confluence of Willow Creek, surrounded by steep gulches and historic mining landmarks. Evidence of the area's silver mining legacy is visible at the Upper Homestake Tailings Pond and Lower Homestake Tailings Pond near Sunnyside, while the Creede Cemetery and local Post Office ground the town's civic history.

Transport through this part of the Rio Grande National Forest follows the valley floor via State Highway 149, crossing the river at Fivemile Bridge and Sevenmile Bridge. To the south and west, the terrain rises sharply toward Snowshoe Mountain and Bulldog Mountain, marked by numerous trails such as the McKenzie Trail 804 and Wason Trail 789. The map also captures the local ranching and recreational life at Wason Ranch and the Marshall Park Campground.