1934 Map of Minturn

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Mining and military operations define the Eagle River valley in this mid-century survey, which focuses on the rugged corridor between Minturn and Red Cliff. The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad winds through the canyon, serving the elevated mining community of Gilman and the nearby operations at Belden. This era shows the landscape shaped by industry and defense, most notably with the presence of the Camp Hale Military Reservation sprawling across the southern portion of the sheet. High mountain terrain, including the Sawatch Mountains and the Gore Range, surrounds these narrow industrial hubs. Local life is visible in the placement of the Gore Creek School and the Minturn Ranger Sta, while the Liberty Mine (Aband) near Iron Mountain reflects the changing nature of mineral extraction in the high Rockies.