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1929 Map of Dillon

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Dillon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Blue River valley serves as the central corridor for this 1929 survey, documenting the region before the creation of modern reservoirs altered the landscape. Dillon stands as a primary mountain settlement, situated at the confluence of the Blue River and the Snake River, while the Colorado and Southern railroad tracks follow the river's path, connecting smaller stops like Dickey and Braddocks. This era represents a period when narrow-gauge rail lines still served the high-altitude mining and ranching economy, tracing through the terrain below the Gore Range.

To the west, the White River National Forest encompasses high peaks such as Keller Mtn and Buffalo Mtn. Mining history is evidenced by the Boss Mine located on the slopes of the Gore Range, while transportation across the continental divide is marked by Vail Pass and Shrine Pass. The map also captures several smaller settlements like Frisco and Wheeler, which were then tied to the local timber and mineral interests of the Tenmile Range.