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1893 Map of Crested Butte

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Crested Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

The high alpine mining environment of Gunnison County is documented in this late nineteenth-century survey, conducted just as the region's industrial footprint was firmly established. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad snakes through the valley floor, providing the essential connection for the town of Crested Butte to the outside world. To the north, the settlement of Gothic sits at the base of Avery Peak, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by the sharp peaks of the Saw-Tooth Range and Teocalli Mt.

Hydrological patterns are defined by the East River and its numerous tributaries, including Cement Creek and Beaver Creek. High-altitude routes such as Pearl Pass and Taylor Pass suggest the early trail networks used by prospectors and travelers to navigate the formidable divide. The presence of a Reservoir near the town site reflects the early infrastructure needed to support a growing mountain community.