2013 Map of Durango West

About this map

Durango and its immediate western outskirts are defined by the convergence of steep alpine terrain and the historic industrial corridor along the Animas River. The eastern edge of this 2013 survey shows the city's residential grid and the path of the Durango-Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad, which remains a vital link to the region's mining heritage. West of the river, landmarks like Smelter Mountain and Twin Buttes rise sharply above the valley floor, giving way to the protected expanses of the San Juan National Forest. The map documents a complex network of recreational and historic paths, including the Junction Creek Trail / Colorado Trail 553 and the Logchutes 1 Trail 150 systems. Local history is etched into the landscape via labels like Coal Gulch and Cherry Gulch, reflecting the resource extraction that once fueled the growth of this mountain hub.