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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

Mining history dominates this high-altitude landscape along the upper Rio Grande as mapped in 1959. The silver-mining legacy is etched into the steep terrain north of Creede, where deep-cut canyons hold legendary claims including the Amethyst Mine, Holy Moses Mine, and Commodore Mine. The settlement of North Creede sits tucked between Mammoth Mountain and Bulldog Mtn, illustrating the era's concentrated industrial development in the narrow gulches. An early aviation presence is noted at the Creede Airstrip, while the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks follow the river's path, connecting the remote district to broader markets.

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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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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain