1959 Map of Creede

About this map

Silver mining operations dominate the high country north of Creede during this mid-century period, with a dense concentration of claims lining West Willow Creek and East Willow Creek. The map records a significant industrial landscape including the Amethyst Mine, Bachelor Mine, and Commodore Mine, alongside remnants of earlier settlements like the Weaver site and Sunnyside site. These mineral interests are supported by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which follows the Rio Grande through Wagon Wheel Gap to reach the district’s terminal. To the south and east, the character of the land shifts toward ranching and recreation at Wason Ranch and the Marshall Park Campground, all while the Continental Divide and the La Garita Mountains form a formidable natural boundary to the north.