1960 Map of Marble

About this map

The town of Marble sits at the heart of this high-elevation survey, reflecting a landscape defined by industrial extraction and the burgeoning outdoor recreation movement of the mid-20th century. While the settlement is famously associated with the white stone used in national monuments, this 1960 field-checked map documents the active presence of the Yule Quarry and Strauss Quarry south of the townsite. The transition toward educational and wilderness use is marked by the Colorado Outward Bound Sch and several remote ranching outposts like Bair Ranch and Snowshoe Ranch. High-altitude mining history is further evidenced by the Skyline Mine near Whitehouse Mountain and the Genter Mine on Rapid Creek. The terrain is dominated by the Crystal River corridor, with narrow mountain passes like Anthracite Pass connecting the White River National Forest to the Gunnison National Forest. Genealogists will find the Marble Cem and an isolated Grave near the Landing Strip, underscoring the town's historical isolation.