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1959 Map of Creede, 1965 Print
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1959 Map of Creede

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Silver mining legacy dominates this mid-century survey of the high San Juan Mountains, centering on the bustling corridor of Creede and North Creede. The narrow canyons north of the town site are dense with claims, including the Amethyst Mine, Commodore Mine, and Holy Moses Mine, illustrating the intense mineral extraction that defined the local economy. Beyond the industrial activity, the map reveals the broader ranching and transportation landscape of the era, from the Wason Ranch to the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad winding along the Rio Grande. High-altitude landmarks like the Continental Divide and San Luis Peak frame the wilderness areas of the Rio Grande National Forest, while local genealogical details are preserved at the Creede Cem and the former site of Graves (Historical).

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain