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1916 Map of Creede

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Creede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Mining activity and high-altitude settlements dominate the landscape of the San Juan Mountains in the years following the silver boom. The town of Creede serves as a central hub, connected by the Denver and Rio Grande railroad to outlying mining districts like Bachelor and Sunnyside. To the southwest, the remote Spar City sits near the Emma Mine, illustrating the reach of mineral exploration into the steep canyons.

Along the Rio Grande river, tourism and agriculture appear in more sheltered valleys, evidenced by the Hot Springs Hotel at Wagonwheel Gap and the presence of the Pfeiffer School near Granger. The map details a complex network of forest management within the Cochetopa National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest, including the Wheeler National Monument and various ranger stations. The Continental Divide zigzags across the western and northern edges, marking the rugged headwaters of the river system.