1893 Map of Crested Butte

About this map

Crested Butte stands as the primary hub of this high-altitude landscape, surveyed in the late 19th century when mining and rail access shaped the Gunnison country. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad follows the winding path of the Slate River, providing a critical link to the outside world for the remote settlement of Gothic. The terrain is dominated by the peaks of the Sawtooth Range and notable summits like Teocalli Mt and Mt Whetstone, creating a geography defined by steep drainages and isolated basins.