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1963 Map of Durango West, 1993 Print
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1963 Map of Durango West

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Durango anchors the eastern edge of this 1963 survey, where early residential developments like Mountview Pkwy and Westview Dr meet the steep western foothills of the San Juan Mountains. The landscape is a study in resource extraction and water management, evidenced by the Big Stick Ditch and a cluster of coal operations along Coal Gulch, including the Victory Mine and Boston Mine. These mines are connected by an Old Railroad Grade that winds through the drainage of Lightner Creek, illustrating the era's transition from heavy industry to protected wilderness. To the west, the Perins Peak State Wildlife Area encompasses landmarks like Barnroof Point and Twin Buttes, while the southern slopes of Smelter Mountain overlook the city. This map captures the community just as it was expanding past its mining roots toward Miller Jr High Sch and the Green Mountain Cemetery.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1993
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain