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1914 Map of Creede

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Creede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Mining operations and high mountain settlements dominate this 1914 survey of the San Juan Mountains, centered on the silver boom legacies of Creede and its surrounding camps. Industrial development is evident in the cluster of names near the Continental Divide, including Bachelor, North Creede, and the Nelson Tunnel. The geography reflects a landscape in transition, where mining sites like the Emma Mine sit near early recreation and conservation landmarks such as the Wheeler National Monument.

Transportation and settlement patterns follow the Rio Grande and the Denver and Rio Grande railroad line, which connects the valley floor to the rugged heights. Remote outposts like Spar City and Sunnyside are documented alongside essential local institutions, including the Pfeiffer School and South Fork School, providing a detailed view of social and industrial life in Mineral and Saguache counties.