1954 Map of Gunnison
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
The Gunnison townsite occupies the center of this mid-century survey, positioned at the confluence of the Gunnison River and Tomichi Creek. The landscape reveals a transition from the agricultural operations at Thornton Ranch and Me Cabe Ranch to the academic grounds of Western State College on the eastern edge of the city. Notable infrastructure includes the Gunnison County Airport and a network of irrigation ditches like the Highline Canal, which support the valley floor. Evidence of former transportation routes is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and several sections of Abandoned RR leading toward the northeast. Beyond the settlement, the terrain rises sharply toward Tenderfoot Mountain, while the Lou Jay Resort sits along the river, indicating the area's role as a regional hub for education, ranching, and outdoor recreation.
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Editions of this 1954 Gunnison Map
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Historical Maps of Gunnison Through Time
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