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1960 Map of Marble

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Marble
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Marble sits as the central hub of this high-elevation mountain landscape, its grid of streets positioned alongside the Crystal River. The map details the area's industrial character during the early 1960s, specifically the extraction sites that built the town's reputation. Both the Yule Quarry and Strauss Quarry are documented on the slopes above Yule Creek, while the Skyline Mine and Center Mine highlight the wider mineral interests in the surrounding peaks.

Beyond the town center, the map traces the early development of the Colorado Outward Bound Sch and several agricultural outposts like Bair Ranch and Prospect Ranch. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the banks of Beaver Lake to the summits of Whitehouse Mountain and Treasure Mountain. This survey also documents the Marble Cem and a small Landing Strip, providing a clear look at the infrastructure supporting this remote mountain community between the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest.