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2011 Map of Durango West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Durango West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The western edge of Durango is defined by a dense concentration of historical mining operations and steep terrain transitions. This 2011 survey documents a landscape where industrial heritage meets modern recreation, featuring dozens of named extractive sites such as the Victory Mine, Morning Star Mine, and the Pro Patria Tunnel Mine. These operations follow the geographic contours of Coal Gulch and Lightner Creek, illustrating the extensive underground work that once drove the local economy.

Residential and civic spaces occupy the eastern portion of the map, where the Animas River is crossed by the Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge. Notable local landmarks include the Greenmount Cemetery and Green Mountain Cemetery, providing significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The surrounding high ground, including Animas City Mountain and Perins Peak, frames the valley, while sites like the Junction Creek Campground show the shift toward recreational land use in the 21st century.