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1986 Map of Creede

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Creede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mining operations and narrow-gauge rail lines define the landscape around Creede in the mid-1980s. The town sits at the mouth of a deep canyon where Willow Creek meets the broader valley of the Rio Grande, a site historically shaped by silver extraction. Numerous shafts and prospects dot the hillsides, including the Commodore Tunnel and Monon Mine, while the former Sunnyside settlement remains marked only as a site further west.

Transport is centered on the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which follows the river course past Wason Ranch. To the south, the terrain rises into the Rio Grande National Forest, featuring landmarks like Moonshine Mesa and Sixmile Flats. This survey documents the area's transition from an active mining center to a region more defined by its aviation at Mineral County Memorial Airport and outdoor recreation at Marshall Park Campground.